San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) attaches a fuel line from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4)— both Ingalls-built ships—during a simulated fueling-at-sea, Jan. 28, 2026.
USS Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting integrated training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency.
The keel of USS Portland (LPD 27) was laid August 2013 at Ingalls and was christened in 2016. The keel of USS Boxer was laid April 1991 and was christened August 1993.