Deployments She has been to the
Persian Gulf on multiple occasions, first as a part of
Operation Desert Shield, then later following
Desert Storm. She aided in the evacuation of the
Philippines during the
1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption while transiting to the Persian Gulf. The U.S.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated the incident. OSHA cited
NASSCO, a Navy contractor in charge of the work, for seven serious safety violations and two minor safety violations at the site. The explosion occurred one day after NASSCO subcontractor Técnico Corporation fired a safety inspector who was responsible for measuring oxygen levels in enclosed worksites. The inspector subsequently filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging that he was a
whistleblower who was fired after warning superiors that additional safety measures were needed on the ship.
Lake Champlain had attempted to contact the fishing vessel, but it didn't have a
radio. She remains with the Navy as they plan to use her as a Logistics Support Asset. ==Awards==