USS Juneau (LPD-10) USS Juneau (LPD-10) USS "Juneau" (LPD-10), an "Austin"-class amphibious transport dock, is the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the capital of Alaska. The ship entered service on 12 July 1969, and participated in the Vietnam War, was command ship for the response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, transported troops to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Storm, and was part of the attempted US response to Cyclone Nargis. "Juneau" was decommissioned in 2008, and is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Her keel was laid down by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
Juneau Park Juneau Park Juneau Park, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It is popular for its short distance to downtown Milwaukee, lakefront walking path, and vantage point for fireworks displays. Located within the park is a tribute to the city's first mayor, Solomon Juneau. The Juneau Monument, designed by Richard Park, was built in 1887. Also within the park is the 1887 statue, "Leif, the Discoverer" of Leif Erikson made by sculptor Anne Whitney. It is replica of statue installed in Boston. Gertie the Duck, an icon of Milwaukee history, was moved with her ducklings