USS Okinawa LPH-3 — Embroidered Patch Amphib Assault Pioneer USS Okinawa (LPH-3) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship that projected Marine combat power from the sea for three decades. This patch represents the sailors and Marines who served aboard this versatile amphibious warship. USS Okinawa (LPH-3) was commissioned in 1962 as an amphibious assault helicopter carrier of the Iwo Jima class. The ship deployed Marine helicopter squadrons and embarked Marines throughout the Cold War, participating in operations across the Pacific, including Vietnam. Okinawa also served as a recovery ship for multiple Apollo space missions and participated in numerous humanitarian operations before her decommissioning in 1992. Perfect For: USS Okinawa veterans, amphibious assault ship sailors, Marine amphibious operations community, and Navy warship heritage collectors. USS Okinawa — Projecting Marine Power.
