APRIL 16, 2026 – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departed Naval Base San Diego April 8 and arrived at its new homeport of Portland, Ore. April 12.
While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to receive lethality and survivability upgrades.
“Maintaining combat readiness begins with ready platforms and we are excited for the warfighting upgrades that Savannah will receive.” said Capt. James Hoey, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One. “This modernization will improve Savannah’s lethality to better support Fleet Commanders’ missions.”…