LPD-24 commissioned.

Well if you didn't notice it, the USS Arlington was commissioned today.

The amazing thing about all this is that the USMC and Navy have successfully pushed through 8 of an 11 ship class.  The crazy thing is that these ships are so capable (at least on paper) that they SHOULD cause a re-evaluation of Marine Corps amphibious shipping needs.  Each ship in this class can carry almost a Battalion of Marines itself.  While not having a full flight deck, its capable of embarking many more aircraft than the legacy LPD and the dream of mini-ARGs should be operational, not theoretical.

If the LSD even fulfills the requirements of the legacy ship then the Marine Corps will be in good shape when it comes shipping.

Now how about we get our armored vehicle programs fixed.