210928-N-VQ947-1058 MANAMA, Bahrain (Sept. 28, 2021) — The amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) arrives at Manama, Bahrain, Sept. 28. Portland and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
MANZANILLO, Mexico – The future USS Portland (LPD 27), along with Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 and other embarked Sailors and civilians, arrived to Manzanillo, Mexico for a regularly scheduled port visit Jan. 15.
While in port, Portland crew members will have a chance to participate in friendship-building and goodwill-generating activities and cultural exchanges.
