The USS Alamogordo (ARDM-2) was a non-self-propelled Medium Auxiliary Repair Dry Dock commissioned in 1944. The ship served primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing essential repair and maintenance services to submarines and other naval vessels. After completing outfitting and training, the floating dry dock arrived at Guam and reported for duty with ServRon 11, repairing warships damaged in the Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa campaigns. In 1945, the vessel was towed to the Ryukyus, where she transported equipment between and docked warships for repairs. She resumed repair duties at Guam and remained there for the next 17 years. In 1962, the dry dock was placed out of service in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. She was converted to a medium auxiliary repair dry dock in 1964 and supported SubRon 18, providing repair services for more than two decades. The USS Alamogordo was decommissioned and struck from the Register in 1993, marking the end of nearly five decades of dedicated service. With asbestos overly present onboard, and the enclosed environment of vessels, Navy veterans faced a high risk of exposure. Former service members who regularly handled asbestos products should seek immediate medical attention to assess potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
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