Amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departs from Ingalls Shipbuilding

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi, August 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Thursday and was en route to its commissioning location in Pensacola, Florida.

“When one of our ships sails, it is a poignant reminder of the importance of shipbuilding to the freedom and security of our country,” said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. “We are committed to the mission and stand with those who serve the nation for all Americans.”