US ships begin long, slow trip to build Gaza dock in unique operation - analysis
The ships that are on the way now include the USAV James A. Loux, the USAV Montorrey, USAV Matamoros and USAV Wilson Wharf.
A US military Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) heads to shore as the USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit return after a seven month deployment to Camp Pendleton, California February 23, 2015.(photo credit: MIKE BLAKE/REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: