The USS Racine (LST-1191) was a Newport-class tank landing ship that served in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1971, it participated in various operations and exercises, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. The ship was involved in supporting military operations in the Middle East, including the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Earnest Will in the late 1980s. In the 1990s, the USS Racine was active in humanitarian missions, such as providing aid to the Philippines after the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. The ship was decommissioned in 1993 and subsequently transferred to the Mexican Navy, where it was renamed ARM Manzanillo (BAL-01). The vessel continued its service under Mexican ownership until it was retired in 2014. The USS Racine received several awards and commendations for its contributions during its active duty, reflecting its role in a variety of military and humanitarian operations over the course of its service history.

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