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USS EDWARD MCDONNELL
U.S. Navy
USS GATO SSN 615
U.S. Navy
USS George C. Marshall (SSBN-654)
U.S. Navy
USS George C. Marshall (SSBN-654) was a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Named after General George C. Marshall, the vessel played a vital role in the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, conducting numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon missiles. Throughout her service, she was a key part of the U.S. Navy’s “41 for Freedom” fleet of ballistic missile submarines. The USS George C. Marshall was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1992, following the end of the Cold War and subsequent nuclear arms reductions.
USS GRAFFIAS AF-29
U.S. Navy
USS Hassayampa (AO-145)
U.S. Navy
USS Hassayampa (AO-145) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Throughout her service, she played a crucial role in supplying fuel and logistical support to U.S. naval vessels, particularly during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Hassayampa participated in significant operations, including the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade and various Pacific fleet exercises. The vessel was decommissioned in 1991 after over three decades of continuous service, earning numerous awards for her contributions.
uss hornet cvs 12
U.S. Navy
USS INGERSOLL DD 990
U.S. Navy
USS Ingersoll (DD-990) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 12, 1980. Named in honor of Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Throughout its service, USS Ingersoll provided vital anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and surface warfare capabilities to carrier battle groups and independent task forces. The destroyer was decommissioned on July 24, 1998, and later expended as a target during a fleet training exercise in 2003.
USS Ingraham (DD-694)
U.S. Navy
USS Ingraham (DD-694) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in operations such as the Battle of Okinawa and providing vital anti-aircraft and shore bombardment support. After the war, Ingraham was active during the Korean War, where she performed screening, patrol, and gunfire support missions. The ship continued to serve through the Cold War until her decommissioning in 1971, after which she was transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece.
USS John Rodgers (DD-983)
U.S. Navy
USS **John Rodgers (DD-983)** was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1979. Named after three generations of distinguished naval officers, the ship served with distinction during the Cold War, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. In 1991, she supported Operation Desert Storm, providing escort and naval gunfire support. After over two decades of active service, USS John Rodgers was decommissioned in 1998 and later sunk as a target in 2001.
USS Kansas City (AOR-3)
U.S. Navy
USS Kansas City (AOR-3) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1970. Designed to provide fuel, ammunition, and supplies to ships at sea, she played a crucial logistical role during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. Throughout her service, Kansas City participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting carrier battle groups and other naval forces. After over two decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in October 1994 and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Klondike (AR-22)
U.S. Navy
USS Klondike (AR-22) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed to provide repair and maintenance support to destroyers and smaller vessels, she was quickly deployed to the Pacific theater near the end of World War II. After the war, Klondike served with the Pacific Fleet, supporting naval operations during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War era. Decommissioned in 1970, the USS Klondike played a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s destroyer forces for over two decades.
USS Lexington AVT-16
U.S. Navy
USS LLOYD THOMAS DD764
U.S. Navy
USS Lockwood (FF-1064)
U.S. Navy
USS Lockwood (FF-1064) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named after Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, a prominent submarine commander during World War II, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare and escort duties during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Lockwood participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as supporting US interests in the Western Pacific. After more than two decades of service, USS Lockwood was decommissioned in 1992 and subsequently transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Karadeniz (F-255).
USS MACDONOUGH (DLG-8)
U.S. Navy
USS MACDONOUGH (DLG-8), a Farragut-class guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1959. Named after Commodore Thomas Macdonough, the ship served as a key component of the Atlantic Fleet during the Cold War, conducting numerous deployments in the Mediterranean and participating in NATO exercises. She played an active role during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, enforcing the naval quarantine of Cuba. After nearly three decades of service, MACDONOUGH was decommissioned in 1992 and later scrapped, marking the end of her distinguished naval career.
USS Mahan (DDG-42)
U.S. Navy
USS Mahan (DDG-42) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 25, 1960. Named after Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, the influential naval historian and strategist, she played a key role in Cold War naval operations, including carrier escort duties and participation in NATO exercises. Over her service life, Mahan conducted numerous deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, supporting U.S. interests and demonstrating naval presence. After nearly three decades of service, USS Mahan was decommissioned on June 15, 1993, and later scrapped, leaving a legacy of technological advancement and operational excellence.
USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF-1066)
U.S. Navy
USS Marvin Shields (FF-1066) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Construction Mechanic Marvin Glenn Shields. Throughout her service, Marvin Shields operated primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises, escort missions, and multinational operations. The frigate played a significant role during the Cold War, supporting U.S. interests and conducting patrols near Asia and the Middle East. Decommissioned in 1992, Marvin Shields was later transferred to the Mexican Navy, where she served as ARM Abasolo (F-21).
USS Mauna Kea (AE-22)
U.S. Navy
USS Mauna Kea (AE-22) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1960. Designed to transport and deliver ordnance to fleet units at sea, she played a vital logistic support role during the Vietnam War, conducting numerous underway replenishments to U.S. and allied vessels. Throughout her service, Mauna Kea participated in multiple operations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, demonstrating the importance of at-sea resupply in modern naval warfare. Decommissioned in 1995, she was eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of her 35 years of distinguished service.
USS MCKEAN DD784
U.S. Navy
USS MISPILLION
U.S. Navy
USS Nereus (AS-17)
U.S. Navy
USS Nereus (AS-17) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy on 27 October 1944. During World War II, she provided vital repair, supply, and maintenance services to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, particularly at Pearl Harbor and Guam. After the war, Nereus continued to serve in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, supporting submarine operations during the early years of the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned in 1971, concluding over two decades of distinguished service to the U.S. submarine force.
USS NOA
U.S. Navy
USS O'Brien DD-975
U.S. Navy
USS O'Brien (DD-975) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on February 3, 1977. Named in honor of Jeremiah O'Brien, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, the ship served extensively in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Throughout her service, O'Brien participated in major operations including Operation Earnest Will during the Iran-Iraq War and provided support during Operation Desert Storm. After over 26 years of service, USS O'Brien was decommissioned on September 18, 2004, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise.
Uss Okinawa LPH3
U.S. Navy