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USS GRAYLING
U.S. Navy
USS GURKE
U.S. Navy
USS Hermitage (LSD-34)
U.S. Navy
USS Hermitage (LSD-34) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, Hermitage played a vital role in numerous amphibious operations and training exercises during the Cold War. The ship supported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, and participated in contingency operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis response. After nearly three decades of service, USS Hermitage was decommissioned in 1989 and later transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where she served as Ceará (C-30).
USS Independence CV62
U.S. Navy
USS Iwo Jima LPH-2
U.S. Navy
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U.S. Navy
USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078)
U.S. Navy
USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on April 24, 1971. Named after Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare, escort duties, and surface operations during the Cold War. Throughout its service, USS Joseph Hewes participated in various NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and Caribbean operations, enhancing U.S. naval presence and cooperation with allied forces. The frigate was decommissioned on June 30, 1994, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan, where it served as ROCS Lan Yang (FFG-935).
USS Kinkaid (DD-965)
U.S. Navy
USS Kinkaid (DD-965) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 9, 1976. Named in honor of Admiral Thomas C. Kinkaid, the ship served extensively in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting carrier battle groups and conducting various operations, including Middle East Force deployments and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Throughout her service, USS Kinkaid participated in joint exercises with allied navies and performed escort, anti-submarine, and surface warfare missions. After nearly three decades of active service, she was decommissioned on January 6, 2003, and later sunk as a target in 2004.
USS Lafayette (SSBN-616)
U.S. Navy
USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) was the lead ship of her class of fleet ballistic missile submarines in the United States Navy. Commissioned on April 23, 1963, she played a key role in the nation's strategic deterrent during the Cold War, conducting numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. Lafayette operated primarily out of Holy Loch, Scotland, and later Kings Bay, Georgia, ensuring a continuous at-sea deterrent presence. The submarine was decommissioned on August 12, 1991, after nearly three decades of service and was eventually recycled through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.
USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7) was a floating dry dock constructed for the United States Navy during the mid-20th century. Commissioned in 1945, it served as a critical support asset, enabling the repair and maintenance of large naval vessels, including aircraft carriers and submarines, while deployed in remote locations. Throughout its service, Los Alamos operated primarily in the Pacific, playing a vital logistical role during the Cold War by extending the operational reach of the U.S. fleet. Eventually, the dry dock was decommissioned and transferred to the Republic of Chile in 1995, where it continued its service under a new flag.
Uss Mt Whitney
U.S. Navy
USS Mullinnix (DD-944)
U.S. Navy
USS Mullinnix (DD-944) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named after Admiral Henry M. Mullinnix, the ship served actively during the Cold War, participating in key operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade and providing naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War. Throughout her career, Mullinnix conducted numerous training exercises and deployments in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Mediterranean. She was decommissioned in 1983 and later sold for scrap, marking the end of her distinguished service.
uss oxford agtr1
U.S. Navy
USS PAUL (FF-1080)
U.S. Navy
USS PAUL (FF-1080) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, she served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in numerous exercises and NATO operations throughout the Cold War. USS PAUL also conducted patrols and provided escort duty during times of heightened international tension. After more than two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she continued to serve under a new designation.
USS PRINCETON
U.S. Navy
USS Princeton is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy, each with its own notable service history. The first USS Princeton, launched in 1843, was the Navy’s first screw steam warship and is remembered for a tragic gun explosion in 1844 that killed several high-ranking officials. Later ships bearing the name served with distinction, including USS Princeton (CVL-23), an Independence-class light aircraft carrier active during World War II, which participated in major Pacific battles before being sunk in the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. The most recent USS Princeton (CG-59), a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned in 1989, participated in the Gulf War, where she survived a mine strike and continues to serve as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
USS Roanoke (AOR-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Roanoke (AOR-7) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy on 30 October 1976. Designed to provide underway replenishment of fuel, munitions, and stores to naval battle groups, Roanoke served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her career, she supported numerous operations and exercises, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, playing a vital logistical role during peacetime and crisis. After nearly two decades of service, USS Roanoke was decommissioned on 6 October 1995.
USS Sampson (DDG-10)
U.S. Navy
USS Sampson (DDG-10) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1961. Named after Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, she served extensively during the Cold War, participating in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. Sampson played a significant role during the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine operations in 1962 and later provided naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1991 and eventually scrapped, having earned several commendations for her operational excellence.
USS Semmes (DDG-18)
U.S. Navy
USS **Semmes (DDG-18)** was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 10, 1962. Named after Confederate Navy officer Raphael Semmes, the ship served prominently during the Cold War, participating in NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and Atlantic operations. Semmes was equipped with advanced missile systems for air defense and anti-submarine warfare, reflecting the technological advancements of her era. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on April 14, 1991, and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece, where she served as **Kimon**.
Uss Simon Lake AS33
U.S. Navy
USS Somers (DDG-34)
U.S. Navy
USS Somers (DDG-34) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1962. Named after Master Commandant Richard Somers, she served extensively during the Cold War, providing anti-aircraft and anti-submarine defense for carrier task forces. Throughout her service, Somers participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and the Western Pacific. The ship was decommissioned in 1982 and later expended as a target in 1998.
USS STERRETT
U.S. Navy
USS STRONG DD758
U.S. Navy
USS Wainwright (CG-28)
U.S. Navy
USS Wainwright (CG-28) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1966. Named after a distinguished family of naval officers, Wainwright served extensively during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and conducting search and rescue operations. Throughout the Cold War, the cruiser participated in numerous NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and operations to project American naval power. USS Wainwright was decommissioned in 1993 after nearly three decades of service, leaving a legacy of versatility and dedication to national defense.
VA147
U.S. Navy