June 1976 - Lebanon, Beirut
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USS Spiegal Grove (LSD-32) and LCU-1654 (a landing craft utility vessel) evacuated 276 American and foreign national refugees from war-torn Beirut, Lebanon, and transported them to Athens, Greece. On 27 July, USS Coronado (LPH-11) evacuated about 300 refugees, including approximately 150 Americans and were taken to Pireaus, Greece. During both evacuations, USS Little Rock (CLG-4), flagship of the Sixth Fleet, along with other U.S. Navy warships stood off the coast of Lebanon to provie protection and assistance if needed.
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Published: Thu Mar 21 13:09:48 EDT 2024