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History of the USS Guam LPH 9
During her 33 years, covering four decades, the amphibious assault ship USS Guam (LPH 9) saw and participated in many history making and shaping events.
From recovering the astronauts from Gemini XI, to combat operations in Grenada to her deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Thunder, Guam served the Navy and America proudly.
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Guam's life began when its keel was laid on November 15, 1962. She was launched on August 22, 1964, and christened to commemorate the battle and U.S. capture of the Island of Guam in WW II. The christening sponsor was Mrs.
Vaughn H. Emory Greene, Jr. The Guam was Commissioned on January 16, 1965. The ship was designed to transport 2,000 fully equipped Marine assault troops into combat areas and land them by helicopter at designated inland points.
This modern amphibious technique of vertical envelopment, pioneered by the Navy and Marine Corps team, exploits flexibility and surprise.
The USS Guam's first