[Mariner]

Well, except the LHAs came first.

Tarwara sailor speaks:)

[xrmusn]

Well, except the LHAs came first.
Tarwara sailor speaks:)
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The initial ‘designated’ Helicopter Carrier was USS Thetis Bay (CVHA-1) 1956 - and became LPH6 in 1959.
I did a short aboard her after leaving USNH Yokosuka and rode her back to San Diego to meet my ship USS Henrico (APA-45).
Yes, you do become a ‘part’ of the ships you sail on.