Category Archives: USS NEW YORK & Sister Ships

Arlington Sun Gazette As the countdown to the commissioning of the USS Arlington approaches its final days, fund-raising efforts to support the ship and its crew have reached the $310,000 mark. That’s about $180,000 shy of the anticipated half-million dollars that is needed to provide for commissioning activities and create a “tribute room” honoring 9/11 [...]

ARLnow.com Video: USS Arlington Arrives in Port The USS Arlington arrived at its homeport in Norfolk in Friday — a prelude to the ship’s commissioning on April 6. The Arlington, which will carry an expeditionary force of Marines and vehicles to hot spots around the world, arrived in port to the sound of sirens. Arlington [...]

By Scott McCaffrey Arlington Sun Gazette The soon-to-be-commissioned USS Arlington was eased into a berth at her new Norfolk home port March 22, preparing for what is expected to be a 40-year career with the U.S. Navy. “For many sailors, this is a very emotional event,” said Navy Cmdr. Darren Nelson, who will command the [...]