
We are a passionate collective of volunteers committed to supporting Navy service through education and community engagement. Our organization focuses on sharing knowledge about the USS Pittsburgh Amphibious Assault Ship LPD 31, which will complete construction within the next three years. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to build awareness and foster understanding about this remarkable vessel that will serve our nation.
This is the fifth USS Pittsburgh Navy ship
USS Pittsburgh (1861) – City class ironclad gunboat (spelled “Pittsburg in period records”), that fought on the Western rivers in the American Civil War.
USS Pittsburgh (CA-4) – Armored cruiser originally USS Pennsylvania (ACR-4), renamed in 1912, operated in World War 1 and interwar service.
USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) – Baltimore class cruiser commissioned in 1944, saw extensive WW2 service and famously survived losing her bow in a 1945 typhoon.
USS Pittsburgh (SSN-720) – Los Ángeles nuclear fast attack submarine, served in multiple deployments before being decommissioned in 2020.
USS Pittsburgh (LPD-31) – San Antonio class amphibious transport dock, the newest namesake and fifth ship named after Pittsburgh.

Our Navy service volunteers work tirelessly to educate communities about the upcoming commissioning of this significant amphibious assault ship. Over the next three years and throughout the lifetime of the ship, we will focus on building comprehensive support networks that will prove essential when the vessel transitions to active Navy service.
The bow is built separately before it is lifted and joined with the rest of the hull. Completing the lift required careful planning and coordination as riggers, crane operators, shipfitters and welders worked to safely position the massive structure, ensuring it aligned with the rest of the hull.
BRINGING THE SHIP TOGETHER
That success is the result of work that begins long before the crane moves. Shipbuilders prepare the structure, verify measurements and make the necessary adjustments to ensure every connection meets design requirements.
ABOUT THE SHIP
LPD 31 is the second Flight II in the San Antonio class and the fifth Navy vessel to be named after the city of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Thanks to the support of our community, we have been able to make a significant impact over the years. Learn more about our accomplishments and the positive change we have brought about.
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Be part of our volunteer community as we gear up for a historic naval commissioning—explore the details and connect with our upcoming events today.
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