The vessel was commissioned at Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 3 February 1972 and assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PhibRon) 7, based at Long Beach, California. Barbour County completed fitting out and trials in August. After a voyage to Callao, Peru, the LST concluded extended shakedown training in November.
The vessel was commissioned at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on February 3, 1972, and assigned to Amphibious Squadron (PhibRon) 7 stationed in Long Beach, California. Barbour County completed outfitting and testing in August. After a trip to Callao, Peru, the LST finished its extended shakedown training in November.