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USS Corry (DD-817)
U.S. Navy
USS Corry (DD-817) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Named after Lieutenant Commander William M. Corry, a World War I naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises and Cold War operations. Corry underwent modernization under the FRAM I (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) program in the early 1960s, enhancing her anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1981 and subsequently transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece, serving as Kriezis until her final decommissioning.
USS Cowpens (CG-63)
U.S. Navy
USS Cowpens (CG-63) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the pivotal American Revolutionary War Battle of Cowpens, the ship has played a significant role in various operations, including supporting combat missions during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its service, USS Cowpens has participated in numerous multinational exercises, maritime security operations, and has conducted freedom of navigation patrols in the Western Pacific. The ship is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet.
USS Fairfax County (LST-1193)
U.S. Navy
USS Fairfax County (LST-1193) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1971. Designed to transport tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore without docks, she played a crucial role in amphibious operations and training exercises throughout her service. The ship participated in numerous deployments with the Atlantic Fleet, supporting NATO operations and multinational exercises. Decommissioned in 1994, she was later transferred to the Australian Navy, where she continued service as HMAS Manoora (L 52).
USS Fletcher (DD-992)
U.S. Navy
USS Fletcher (DD-992) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on July 30, 1980. Named after Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises, deployments, and operations, including support roles during the Gulf War. Throughout her service, Fletcher was known for her versatility, conducting anti-submarine warfare, escort duties, and maritime security operations. She was decommissioned on October 1, 2004, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2008.
USS Gridley (DLG-21)
U.S. Navy
USS Gridley (DLG-21), a Leahy-class guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the United States Navy on May 25, 1963. Named after Captain Charles Gridley, famed for Admiral Dewey's command at the Battle of Manila Bay, Gridley served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving on Yankee Station. Throughout her career, she conducted numerous deployments to the Western Pacific, participating in fleet exercises and supporting U.S. interests during the Cold War. Decommissioned on January 4, 1994, USS Gridley earned multiple battle stars and unit commendations for her distinguished service.
USS HAMMERHEAD
U.S. Navy
USS Harlan County (LST-1196)
U.S. Navy
USS Harlan County (LST-1196) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Designed to transport tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore without docks, she played a vital role in amphibious operations and exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Notably, in October 1993, Harlan County was deployed to Haiti as part of a United Nations mission but was withdrawn after facing hostile crowds, highlighting the complexities of peacekeeping operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1995 and later transferred to the Spanish Navy, where she served as Pizarro (L-42).
USS Harold E. Holt (DE-1074)
U.S. Navy
USS Harold E. Holt (DE-1074) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971, named in honor of Harold E. Holt, the former Prime Minister of Australia. Throughout her service, she conducted anti-submarine warfare, escort, and patrol duties, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Notably, in May 1975, Harold E. Holt played a key role in the rescue operation of the SS Mayaguez and her crew from Cambodian forces. After two decades of active service, the ship was decommissioned in 1992 and later sunk as a target during naval exercises.
USS Harold J. Ellison (DD-864)
U.S. Navy
USS Harold J. Ellison (DD-864) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Named after Ensign Harold John Ellison, a naval aviator killed during the Battle of Midway, the ship served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets during her lengthy career. She participated in various Cold War operations, including patrols, NATO exercises, and the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine. After over three decades of service, the Harold J. Ellison was decommissioned in 1983 and subsequently transferred to Pakistan, where she was renamed Shah Jahan.
USS Jamestown (AGTR-3)
U.S. Navy
USS Jamestown (AGTR-3) was a technical research ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1963. Originally built as a Liberty ship during World War II, she was later converted for electronic intelligence gathering during the Cold War. Serving primarily in the Pacific, Jamestown monitored communications and electronic signals, supporting U.S. intelligence operations during the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1969 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Kawishiwi (AO-146)
U.S. Navy
USS *Kawishiwi* (AO-146) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Throughout her service, she played a crucial role in refueling and replenishing ships at sea, primarily supporting the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Cold War. The *Kawishiwi* participated in operations during the Vietnam War, ensuring sustained naval presence and combat readiness through underway replenishment missions. After more than three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1986, marking the end of her vital logistical contributions to naval operations.
uss kitty hawk cva63
U.S. Navy
USS LYMAN K SWENSON
U.S. Navy
USS MARKAB
U.S. Navy
Uss Midway CV41
U.S. Navy
USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39)
U.S. Navy
USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) was an Anchorage-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Throughout her service, she played a significant role in amphibious operations, supporting the deployment and landing of Marines, vehicles, and equipment via landing craft and helicopters. Mount Vernon participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, and provided vital logistical support during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 2003 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.
USS NANTAHALA
U.S. Navy
USS Norton Sound (AVM1-)
U.S. Navy
The **USS Norton Sound (AVM-1)** was originally commissioned as a seaplane tender in 1945, serving in the Pacific theater during the final months of World War II. After the war, she was converted into a missile test ship, playing a critical role in the development and testing of naval missile systems, including the Terrier, Tartar, and Polaris programs. Throughout the Cold War, the Norton Sound was at the forefront of technological innovation, supporting research and evaluation of advanced weapons and radar systems. She was decommissioned in 1986 after more than four decades of distinguished service, leaving a lasting impact on naval aviation and missile development.
USS OGLETHORPE
U.S. Navy
USS Orleck (DD-886)
U.S. Navy
USS Orleck (DD-886) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1945. Named after Lieutenant Joseph Orleck, the ship served during the final stages of World War II and later participated extensively in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and patrol operations. After decades of active service, Orleck was transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1982, where she operated as TCG Yücetepe (D-345) until her decommissioning in 2000. Today, USS Orleck serves as a museum ship, preserving her legacy and honoring the sailors who served aboard her.
USS PASADENA
U.S. Navy
USS PLUNGER SSN 595
U.S. Navy
USS Racine (LST-1191)
U.S. Navy
USS Racine (LST-1191) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed for rapid deployment of tanks, vehicles, and troops directly onto shore, Racine served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. The ship participated in numerous amphibious exercises and operations, supporting U.S. Marine Corps and joint-force missions throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. USS Racine was decommissioned in 1993, after over two decades of service, and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy.
USS Rentz (FFG-46)
U.S. Navy
USS Rentz (FFG-46) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on June 30, 1984. Named in honor of World War II Navy chaplain Lieutenant Commander George S. Rentz, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, USS Rentz participated in numerous operations, including counter-narcotics missions in the Eastern Pacific and multinational exercises such as RIMPAC. After three decades of service, she was decommissioned on May 9, 2014, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise.