The amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD-46) is moored at White Beach Naval Facility during an embarkation of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in August 2012. (Photo: Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)
The ranking member of a Senate panel this week said he may push to modify the Navy’s minimum amphibious warship readiness requirements in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 defense policy bill.
During a March 25 hearing on surface shipbuilding, Senate Armed Services…