The Anchorage (LPD 23), a seventh San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, is the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the largest city in Alaska.

May 14, 2011 The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Anchorage was christened during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries - Avondale Shipyard in Avondale, La. Annette Conway, wife of former Marine Corps Commandant General James T. Conway, served as sponsor of the ship. Cmdr. Brian J. Quin is the prospective commanding officer.