
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington (EPF-10) from Austal USA on Nov. 15.The EPFs are non-combat ships geared to on and off-load personnel and vehicles in shallow-draft ports and waterways. The ship can hold up to one fully loaded Abrams tank, has a flight deck, and airline-type seating for up to 312 embarked forces.The Burlington will be operated by Military Sealift Command and support missions including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, special…