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USS JESSE L BROWN FF1089
U.S. Navy
USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089)
U.S. Navy
USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on February 17, 1973. Named in honor of Jesse L. Brown, the first African American naval aviator killed in combat, the ship primarily conducted anti-submarine warfare and escort operations during the Cold War. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous NATO exercises, Caribbean deployments, and Mediterranean cruises, strengthening alliances and projecting naval presence. Decommissioned in 1994, USS Jesse L. Brown was later transferred to the Egyptian Navy, where she served under the name Damiyat.
USS JESSIE L BROWN
U.S. Navy
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
U.S. Navy
USS John R. Perry (DE-1034)
U.S. Navy
USS John R. Perry (DE-1034) was a Claud Jones-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Named in honor of Rear Admiral John R. Perry, the ship primarily operated in the Atlantic and Caribbean, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises and supporting fleet operations during the Cold War. USS John R. Perry participated in various training missions, goodwill visits, and NATO exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Indonesian Navy, where it served as KRI Samadikun (341).
USS John W Thomason (DD-760)
U.S. Navy
USS John W. Thomason (DD-760) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Medal of Honor recipient First Lieutenant John William Thomason, the ship served with distinction during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The destroyer participated in several important operations, earning numerous battle stars for her service. Decommissioned in 1970, USS John W. Thomason was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Nan Yang (DD-17).
USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS DLG-27
U.S. Navy
uss kaskaskia
U.S. Navy
USS KENNEBEC AO-36
U.S. Navy
USS KERSARGE
U.S. Navy
USS Key West (SSN-722)
U.S. Navy
USS Key West (SSN-722) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on September 12, 1987. Built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, Key West has participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The submarine has conducted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, as well as joint exercises with allied navies. Throughout its service, USS Key West has exemplified the versatility and endurance of the Los Angeles-class submarines in supporting U.S. maritime strategy.
USS KILAUEA
U.S. Navy
USS KITTIWAKE ASR13
U.S. Navy
USS KRETCHMER
U.S. Navy
USS LaMoure County LST 1194
U.S. Navy
USS LEONARD F MASON
U.S. Navy
USS Leonard F. Mason (DD-852)
U.S. Navy
USS Leonard F. Mason (DD-852) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946, named in honor of Marine Private First Class Leonard F. Mason, a Medal of Honor recipient. The ship served extensively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. During the Vietnam War, Leonard F. Mason participated in operations such as "Sea Dragon" and performed search and rescue missions. Decommissioned in 1976, she was later transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece, serving as HS Leon until her final decommissioning.
USS LESTER DE1022
U.S. Navy
USS Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)
U.S. Navy
USS **Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1947. Named in honor of Ensign Lloyd Thomas, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Midway, she served extensively during the Cold War era. The vessel participated in a variety of operations, including North Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and provided escort duties for aircraft carriers. Lloyd Thomas was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy in 1972, where she served as **ROCS Dang Yang (DD-911)** until her decommissioning.
USS LOWRY DD770
U.S. Navy
USS LOYALTY MSO 457
U.S. Navy
USS LUCE DLG7
U.S. Navy
USS Mahan (DLG-11)
U.S. Navy
USS Mahan (DLG-11), later reclassified as DDG-42, was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1960. Named after Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, including deployments to the Pacific and Vietnam, where she provided naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. Throughout her service, USS Mahan participated in numerous exercises and patrols, showcasing advancements in guided missile technology. She was decommissioned in 1993 after over three decades of distinguished service.
USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
U.S. Navy
USS Makin Island (LHD-8) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy on October 24, 2009. Named after the daring 1942 Marine raid on Makin Island during World War II, the ship is notable for being the first of its class powered by a hybrid electric drive, enhancing operational efficiency. Since her commissioning, Makin Island has deployed multiple times to the Pacific and Middle Eastern regions, supporting amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises with allied navies. The ship has played a vital role in power projection and rapid crisis response as part of Expeditionary Strike Groups.