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USS SAN ANTONIO LPD 17

Amphibious Transport Dock

Never RetreatNever Surrender

The colors of the shield and star are adapted from the Texas state flag. The star also

commemorates the first ship to bear the name San Antonio. Red is the color of valor and sacrifice, blue is for loyalty and white is for

purity of purpose. The Alamo honors the heroes who offered their lives to

ensure the freedom of Texas. The bluebonnets refer to Texas and the olive branch highlights

the ship’s peacekeeping mission

The trident and cannon represent the old and new weaponry. The cannon balls and nineteenth

century cannon were similar weapons used by the Alamo defenders. The trident, symbol of sea

prowess, represents the “mobility triad” of Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles (EFV’s),

Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) and MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft that USS San Antonio is

built around.

Refers to Alamo’s commander, Lt. Col. William Barrett Travis writing to the People of Texas,

“I shall never surrender or retreat...Victory or death!”

Named for the city of San Antonio, USS San Antonio (LPD 17) incorporates advanced

performance and war fighting technologies that enhance the fleet’s operational

flexibility and ability to support emerging concepts. LPD 17 is designed for 21st century expeditionary forces. Its improved aviation

facilities include a hangar to accommodate a mix of helicopters and the MV-22 Osprey.

The ships well deck is sized for the launch and recovery of two Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) or one Landing Craft

Utility (LCU). LPD 17 can transport combat ready Marines to their land objectives while providing combat support with 30mm guns.

FIRST IN IT’S CLASSUSS SAN ANTONIO

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Captain Edgardo A. Moreno, a native of South Gate, CA, graduated from Norwich University in May 1993 where he was commissioned an Ensign. Prior to reporting to flight training, he was assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command on temporary duty awaiting flight school and also completed Aviation Maintenance Officer School. He reported for flight training in August 1994, and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1996 at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. Following training on the H-60F/H at HS-10, the Fleet Replacement Squadron, Captain Moreno reported to HS-14 in July 1997. While serving with the “CHARGERS,” he completed multiple deployments to the Sea of Japan and Arabian Gulf onboard the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 63) and transitioned with Carrier Air Wing FIVE to the USS KITTY HAWK in 1998. In December 2000, Captain Moreno reported to HS-10 as a Fleet Replacement Instructor. While there he served as the Legal Officer, Student Control Officer, and graduated from the Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Fallon, Nevada. In January 2003, Captain Moreno transferred to Carrier Air Wing EIGHT where he served as the ASW/CSAR Operations Officer through October 2004. He flew the H-60F/H on board the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) for her deployment to the Mediterranean Sea/Arabian Gulf in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. In November 2004, Captain Moreno reported to HS-3 where he served as the Admin Officer, Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer. The “TRIDENTS” onboard the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Gulf, and North Arabian Sea and participated in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION TELIC with British Forces as part of the Joint Helicopter Force in Basra, Iraq. Captain Moreno reported to Navy Personnel Command in June 2007 where he served as the Helicopter Shore Detailer through June 2009. While stationed at Navy Personnel Command, he completed his Masters Degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. Captain Moreno reported to the “DRAGONSLAYERS” of HS-11 as Executive Officer in December 2009, home based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida as part of Carrier Air Wing ONE. While on deployment in the 5th Fleet AOR onboard the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), he assumed command of HS-11 in April 2011 until July 2012. Captain Moreno reported to the National War College at Ft. McNair, Washington D.C., in August 2012 earning his Masters Degree in National Security Strategy and Joint Professional Military Education Phase II. In June 2013, following his time at the War College, Captain Moreno reported to the Pentagon as a Political-Military Planner, Deputy Directorate for Western Hemisphere, J5, Plans and Policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 2016 he reported to USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) as Executive Officer. In January 2018, Captain Moreno assummed the role of Commanding Officer of the USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) in Norfolk, Virginia. Captain Moreno has accumulated over 3,500 flight hours. His personal decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (Strike/Individual Flight Awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), three Battle Efficiency Awards and various service and campaign awards.

Captain Edgardo A. MorenoCommanding Officer

LPD 17 CHARACTERISTICSLENGTH, OVERALL

LEGNTH, BEAMDISPLACEMENT

SUSTAINED SPEEDCREW

TROOP ONLOAD

MAIN PROPULSION

SHIP WEAPONS

PAY LOAD (LIFT)

MEDICAL CAPABILLITY

ELECTRONICS

684 FT 105 FT25K LONG TONS22 + KNOTS383 SAILORS / 3 MARINES699 TROOPS / 800 SURGE

4 SEQUENTIALLY TURBO CHARGED DIESELS

2 SHAFTS

2 SINGLE MAIN REDUCTION GEARS

2 CONTROLLABLE PITCH PROPELLERS

MK 46 MOD 1 30MM

MK 26 MOD 18 .50 CAL MACHINE GUNS

MK 31 MOD 1 GUIDED MISSILE WEAPONS

SYSTEM (RAM)

CARGO/AMMO MAGAZINE 34K CUBIC

VEHICLE 24K SQUARE FEET

B;ULK JP-5 FUEL 315 GALLONS

MOGAS 10K GALLONS

24 BEDS (WARD AND ICU)

2 OPERATING ROOMS

2 DENTAL OPERATING ROOMS

SHIPS SELF-DEFENSE SYSTEM MK 2

AN/SPS-48E 3D AIR SEARCH RADAR

AN/SPQ-9B SURFACE SURVEILLANCE AND

TRACKING RADAR

AN/SPS-73 SURFACE SEARCH RADAR For more information and the most recent

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