The US Navy's new floating base for Marines and Navy SEALs is named for a Vietnam war hero

Lauren FriasFeb 29, 2024, 05:22 IST

USS John L. Canley in San Diego Harbor.US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram

USS John L. Canley joined the active fleet as the US Navy's newest warship, a floating sea base.
The Canley is the Navy's sixth expeditionary mobile base (ESB).

The US Navy commissioned a new warship earlier this month, a massive floating sea base named after a Vietnam war hero.

The first of its name

Donald Trump presents the Medal of Honor to US Marine Corps retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley.Susan Walsh/AP

Honoring the ship's namesake

The crew of the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley held a memorial service to honor the ship's namesake, Sgt. Maj. Canley.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julio Rivera

Joining the active fleet

US Marines fire a 21-gun salute during the expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Coronado, CaliforniaUS Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Joshua Estrada

The third largest flight deck of the US Navy

USS John L. Canley in San Diego Harbor in front of the city skyline.US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Mark D. Faram

Supporting a variety of operations

Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley at Naval Air Station North Island, where the ship was commissioned.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders

A look inside the Canley

Sailors assigned to the expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley participate in a reenlistment ceremony following the ship's commissioning.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. DuBois

Operating with the Navy's Forward Deployed Naval Force

Ship's crew members of USS John L. Canley man the ship during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station North Island, California.Sarah Cannon

Christened by Canley's daughter

Patricia Sargent, the ship sponsor, christens Military Sealift Command's newest ship, expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley.Sarah Cannon

'A beautiful ship named after a very brave man'

Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley at Naval Air Station North Island.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders

'An inspiration to all who follow in her wake'