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USS Bougainville (LHA-8) is an America-class amphibious assault ship christened on December 2, 2023 and the second Navy ship to be named Bougainville. The America-class amphibious assault ships are designed to put ashore Marine Expeditionary Units while transporting and performing various missions with helicopter and V/STOL aircraft.
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Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU): Pascagoula, MS Pre-Commissioning Detachment (PCD): Norfolk, VA Ultimate Duty Station: Norfolk, VA Contact Information LHA Detailer