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USS Rigel
U.S. Navy
USS Rigel refers to several United States Navy ships, most notably USS Rigel (AF-58) and USS Rigel (AD-13). USS Rigel (AD-13) was a destroyer tender commissioned in 1922, serving throughout World War II by providing repair and logistical support to Allied naval forces in the Pacific Theater. After decades of valuable service, she was decommissioned in 1946. USS Rigel (AF-58), a stores ship commissioned in 1955, played a vital role during the Cold War, supplying fleet units with food and refrigerated stores until her decommissioning in 1992. Both ships were named after the bright star Rigel, symbolizing guidance and support to the fleet.
USS ROGERS
U.S. Navy
USS Schofield (FFG-3)
U.S. Navy
USS Schofield (FFG-3), originally designated as DEG-3, was a Brooke-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 11 May 1968. Named after Rear Admiral Frank Herman Schofield, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-air and anti-submarine warfare operations during the Cold War. Schofield participated in numerous Pacific Fleet exercises and deployments, including multiple tours off the coast of Vietnam, where she provided naval gunfire support and escorted aircraft carriers. After two decades of active service, USS Schofield was decommissioned on 8 September 1988 and later sold for scrap.
USS SCOTT (DDG-995)
U.S. Navy
USS SCOTT (DDG-995) was a Kidd-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1981. Originally built for the Iranian Navy, she was acquired by the U.S. after the Iranian Revolution and named after Rear Admiral Norman Scott, a Medal of Honor recipient. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, SCOTT conducted various operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. interests and participating in multinational exercises. She was decommissioned in 1998 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she served as ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801).
USS SCRANTON
U.S. Navy
USS SCULPIN
U.S. Navy
USS SIMON LAKE (AS-33)
U.S. Navy
USS Simpson (FFG-56)
U.S. Navy
USS Simpson (FFG-56) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 21 September 1985. Named after Rear Admiral Rodger W. Simpson, the ship played a significant role in operations such as Operation Earnest Will during the Iran-Iraq War, protecting oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. Notably, USS Simpson is remembered as the last U.S. Navy ship to have sunk an enemy vessel in combat, when she destroyed an Iranian gunboat during Operation Praying Mantis in 1988. After nearly three decades of service, USS Simpson was decommissioned on 29 September 2015.
USS SKAGIT AKA 105
U.S. Navy
USS STORMES
U.S. Navy
USS Tanner
U.S. Navy
USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)
U.S. Navy
USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 19, 1997. Named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who tragically lost their lives aboard USS Juneau during World War II, the ship embodies their legacy of sacrifice and service. Throughout its service, USS The Sullivans has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security patrols, joint exercises with allied navies, and support missions in the Global War on Terrorism. The ship continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, upholding the memory of the Sullivan brothers through dedication and excellence at sea.
USS Valley Forge LPH-8
U.S. Navy
USS Vega (AF-59)
U.S. Navy
USS Vega (AF-59) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, refrigerated items, and dry goods, she played a crucial logistical role in supporting fleet operations, particularly in the Pacific. During her service, Vega participated in numerous deployments, including support missions during the Vietnam War, ensuring frontline units remained supplied in combat zones. After nearly two decades of service, USS Vega was decommissioned in 1977 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS VESOLE DD878
U.S. Navy
USS Vincennes (CG-49)
U.S. Navy
USS Vincennes (CG-49) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1985. Named after the Revolutionary War Battle of Vincennes, she served extensively in the Pacific Fleet and participated in numerous exercises and operations throughout her career. Most notably, on July 3, 1988, Vincennes mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in 290 civilian deaths and significant international controversy. The ship continued to serve until her decommissioning in 2005, after which she was placed in reserve.
USS Waccamaw (AO-109)
U.S. Navy
USS Waccamaw (AO-109) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to refuel ships at sea, she played a crucial logistical role during the Cold War, supporting fleet operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Waccamaw participated in several major exercises and was active during crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War, delivering vital fuel and supplies to combat and support vessels. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1975 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of her distinguished career.
USS WALKER
U.S. Navy
USS WASP LHD-1
U.S. Navy
USS Wrangell (AE-12)
U.S. Navy
USS Wrangell (AE-12) was a Mount Hood-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a vital role in supplying ammunition to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations such as the Okinawa campaign. After the war, Wrangell was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and again during the Vietnam War, continuing her logistical support missions. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1970, having earned multiple battle stars for her service in three major conflicts.
Uss Yellowstone AD41
U.S. Navy
VA-125
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 125 (VA-125), known as the “Rough Raiders,” was a United States Navy attack squadron established on 30 June 1956. Initially based at NAS Miramar, the squadron served as a fleet replacement training unit, preparing pilots and maintenance personnel to operate the A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft. VA-125 played a crucial role in training aviators during the Vietnam War era, ensuring a steady flow of combat-ready crews to the fleet. The squadron was disestablished on 10 October 1977, having contributed significantly to Navy attack aviation training and readiness.
VA-127
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 127 (VA-127), also known as the "Royal Blues," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1956. Originally formed as VA-126, it was redesignated VA-127 in 1962 and based at NAS Lemoore, California. The squadron's primary mission was to provide advanced jet training for fleet replacement pilots in attack aircraft such as the A-4 Skyhawk. VA-127 played a crucial role in preparing aviators for combat duty during the Vietnam War era. The squadron was disestablished on September 30, 1977.
VA-128
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 128 (VA-128), known as the "Golden Intruders," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on September 1, 1967. Its primary mission was to serve as a Fleet Replacement Squadron, training aircrews and maintenance personnel to operate the A-6 Intruder all-weather attack aircraft. Based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, VA-128 played a crucial role in preparing Navy personnel for combat and fleet assignments during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The squadron was disestablished on September 30, 1995, following the retirement of the A-6 Intruder from active service.