USS San Antonio

The San Antonio is the lead ship of the most modern class of amphibious transport docks in the U.S. Navy, commissioned in 2006. Designed to replace the aging Austin-class ships, she combines advanced communication systems, a large well deck, and significant aviation capability in a stealthy, modern hull. She has deployed to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, serving as the backbone of modern Marine amphibious task forces and proving what 21st-century amphibious warfare looks like.