Caption:
Naval Support Activity New Orleans, La (April 3, 2007) -- The USS New
Orleans (LPD-18) departs from the Naval Support Activity New Orleans
with the assistance of three tug boats. The New Orleans stayed at
the NSA for just over three weeks to complete training, certifications,
and maintenance before departing on its maiden cruise to its home port
in San Diego. The New Orleans is the Navy’s newest ship and
was built in Avondale, Louisiana and christened in New Orleans on 10
March 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Sam Shore (RELEASED)
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