USS Fort Lauderdale was handed over to the US Navy in March.
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The US Navy’s latest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock was commissioned at her namesake city on 30 July. Despite the city having historic ties to the US Navy dating back to the 1830s and the site being an important naval training centre during World War II, USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) is the first US warship to be named after the Florida city.