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USS AJAX AR6
U.S. Navy
USS BROWNSON
U.S. Navy
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)
U.S. Navy
USS **Bryce Canyon (AD-36)** was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1950. Named after Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, she provided vital repair, maintenance, and logistical support to destroyers and other ships, primarily in the Pacific Fleet. During the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, Bryce Canyon operated out of ports such as Pearl Harbor, Yokosuka, and Subic Bay, supporting fleet operations and enhancing naval readiness. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1981 and later sold for scrap.
USS Concord (AFS-5)
U.S. Navy
USS Concord (AFS-5) was a Mars-class combat stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1968. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, stores, and ammunition to naval combat forces, Concord played a vital logistical role during the Cold War, supporting fleet operations across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Throughout her service, the ship participated in numerous exercises and deployments, ensuring sustained naval readiness. After over two decades of service, USS Concord was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command as USNS Concord (T-AFS-5), continuing her support role until her final inactivation in 2009.
uss coral sea cv43
U.S. Navy
USS DELTA AR9
U.S. Navy
USS GURKE DD783
U.S. Navy
USS John King (DDG-3)
U.S. Navy
USS John King (DDG-3) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1961. Named after Medal of Honor recipient John King, the ship served during the Cold War and participated in a variety of operations, including Mediterranean deployments with the Sixth Fleet and patrols in the Atlantic. Notably, USS John King played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, helping to enforce the naval quarantine of Cuba. The destroyer remained active through the 1980s, before being decommissioned in 1990 and ultimately scrapped in 1999.
USS Koelsch (FF-1049)
U.S. Navy
USS Koelsch (FF-1049) was a Garcia-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1967. Named after Lieutenant (jg) John Kelvin Koelsch, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, the ship primarily performed anti-submarine warfare (ASW) duties during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Koelsch participated in numerous NATO exercises, Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and supported search and rescue operations. Decommissioned in 1989, she was later transferred to the Pakistani Navy, where she served as PNS Siqqat until 1993.
USS LUCE (DLG-7)
U.S. Navy
USS LUCE (DLG-7), a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer leader, was commissioned into the United States Navy on May 20, 1961. Designed primarily for anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare, LUCE served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. The ship played significant roles during the Cold War, including crisis response operations and showing the flag missions. LUCE was reclassified as a guided missile destroyer (DDG-38) in 1975 and remained active until her decommissioning on April 1, 1991.
USS Minn-St.Paul
U.S. Navy
**USS Minn-St. Paul** is a fictional military unit, as there has been no commissioned ship with this exact name in the history of the United States Navy. However, drawing inspiration from historical naming conventions (such as USS Minneapolis and USS Saint Paul), a ship named USS Minn-St. Paul would likely honor the twin cities of Minnesota. If such a vessel existed, it may have served as a cruiser or a modern littoral combat ship, participating in key naval operations and representing the Midwest in fleet actions. Its service could include deployments in major conflicts, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises with allied navies, contributing to maritime security and national defense. The ship’s legacy would reflect the proud tradition of Midwestern service to the U.S. Navy.
USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
U.S. Navy
USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on February 21, 1987. Named after the Battle of Mobile Bay from the American Civil War, the ship served in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where she provided air defense and missile strike capabilities. Throughout her career, Mobile Bay participated in multiple deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. After more than three decades of service, USS Mobile Bay was decommissioned on August 10, 2023.
USS NORTH CAROLINA
U.S. Navy
USS PAUL REVERE LPA-248
U.S. Navy
USS PAUL REVERE (LPA-248) was a Paul Revere-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Originally built as a civilian ship, she was converted to serve as an amphibious assault vessel, tasked with transporting troops, equipment, and landing craft for amphibious operations. Throughout her service, PAUL REVERE played a significant role in the Pacific, particularly during the Vietnam War, where she participated in multiple troop landings and support operations. After years of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1980 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS PERRY DD844
U.S. Navy
USS PORTERFIELD DD682
U.S. Navy
USS Puget Sound AD38
U.S. Navy
USS Shenandoah (AD-26)
U.S. Navy
USS Shenandoah (AD-26) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She provided vital maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other vessels, primarily serving the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout her career, Shenandoah participated in numerous Cold War operations, Mediterranean deployments, and NATO exercises, strengthening U.S. naval readiness. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1980 and eventually sold for scrapping, marking the end of her distinguished support role in the Navy.
USS SOUTHERLAND DD743
U.S. Navy
USS TRUCKEE
U.S. Navy
USS TUTUILA ARG4
U.S. Navy
VA-46
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46), known as the "Clansmen," was established by the United States Navy on September 24, 1955. The squadron initially flew the F9F-5 Panther and later transitioned to various attack aircraft, including the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II. VA-46 saw combat during the Vietnam War and participated in Operation El Dorado Canyon, the 1986 air strike against Libya. The Clansmen were also active during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before being disestablished on June 30, 1991.
VA146
U.S. Navy
VC5
U.S. Navy