Navy Asked to Donate Ex. USS Nassau to Support Humanitarian Relief Worldwide

Defense Update: Modernizing its surface fleet for future naval operations, the US Navy is decommissioning aging ships that have ended decades of useful service life. One such vessels is USS Nassau. The vessel, decommissioned March 31st, 2011, has excellent existing design features, including aircraft hangars, a vast well deck, organic hospital capability (which the COH plans to expand) and acres of interior space in the ship’s hold which can be quickly converted for humanitarian supplies, heavy equipment and storage.

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