USS Emory S. Land is a submarine tender and the lead ship of her class, named for Admiral Emory S. Land. She provides support services to submarines and surface ships around the world, and has circumnavigated the globe twice. Emory Scott Land ( – ) was an officer in the United States Navy, noted for his contributions to naval architecture, particularly in submarine design. Notable assignments included serving as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Construction and Repair during the 1930s, and as Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II. USS Emory S. Land is a submarine tender that provides maintenance and support to submarines and surface ships in the Pacific Fleet. It is based in Guam and operates under Commander Submarine Group 7 in Yokosuka, Japan. USS EMORYS. LAND was conceived in the mid-1970s as a modern submarine tender for the growing LOS ANGELES-class attack submarine force. The U.S. Navy ordered the ship on , and her keel was laid on , at Lockheed Shipbuilding in Seattle, Washington. The USS EMORYS. LAND (AS-39), the first of the EmoryS. Land-class submarine tender, was commissioned on . Built by the Lockheed Shipbuilding of Seattle, Washington, USS EMORYS. LAND first deployed to the Indian Ocean in September 1980. Delve into the rich history of USS EmorySLand AS-39 as recounted by the sailors who served aboard. From unforgettable deployments to treasured friendships, discover the unique stories that shaped this remarkable submarine tender's legacy. · Sailors man the rails as the submarine tender USS EmoryS. Land (AS 39) returns to its homeport in Apra Harbor, Guam, after its 11-month, 17-port deployment, . The USSEmoryS. Land has earned the Battle Efficiency Award, commonly known as the Battle "E", eleven times since commissioning, recognizing exceptional performance in annual competitions evaluating overall readiness, maintenance capabilities... USSEmoryS. Land's continued service and longevity is built upon the contributions of all the Sailors who have served aboard her since 1979.Assemblymember Tim Grayson welcomes Sailors from the USSEmoryS. Land at the California State Capital in Sacramento Aug. 6th. USSEMORYS. LAND is the first of the Navy's newest class of submarine tender, designed to support the Los Angeles Class attack submarine.In April 1999, the submarine tender USSEMORYS. LAND (AS-39) changed its homeport from Norfolk to the Mediterranean theater of operations. USS Minnesota (SSN 783) moors alongside USSEmoryS. Land (AS 39).Darwin is EmoryS. Land’s 17th port call since it departed on deployment . EmoryS. Land Class Submarine Tender Keel Laid - Launched . USSEMORYS. LAND AS-39 "In Commission, Special" for transit Commissioned . USSEmoryS. Land (AS-39) and and USS L. Y. Spear (AS-36) at the Destroyer and Submarine Piers, Naval Station, Norfolk, VA., . US National Archives Identifier 6371987 a US Navy photo now in the collections of the US National Archives.
