What is uss dubuque?

USS Dubuque (LPD-8) was a ship that served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 2011. It was part of the Austin-class amphibious transport dock ships and was named after the city of Dubuque, Iowa.

The USS Dubuque participated in numerous military operations and humanitarian missions throughout its service, including deployments to Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and Somalia. It also played a key role in supporting Marines during various amphibious assaults and humanitarian relief efforts.

The ship was decommissioned in 2011 after over 40 years of service. Its legacy lives on in the memories of those who served aboard her and in the history of the U.S. Navy's amphibious fleet.