US Naval War College Students and Faculty Visit USS Arlington, Discuss Amphibious Operations

NEWPORT, R.I. – Students and faculty from the U.S. Naval War College visited the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24) pierside during the ship’s brief stop at Naval Station Newport, Aug. 6-7, 2025.

The visits were part of the school’s continuous and regular interactions with operational forces, discussing current technologies, tactics and challenges with front-line personnel to ensure the war college is best preparing warfighters for any conflict.

The capabilities discussed with the Arlington crew will be key to planning and wargaming amphibious operations.

Among the students and faculty to visit Arlington were those from NWC’s International Maritime Staff Operators Course (IMSOC), building a knowledge base crucial for future interoperability and allowing America’s partners and allies to more effectively work with U.S. warfighters to achieve common goals across the globe.

Established in 1884, NWC informs today’s decision-makers and educates tomorrow’s leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage.