Robert Reed

USS Seattle (AOE-3) was a Sacramento-class fast combat support ship commissioned into the United States Navy in 1969. Designed to provide rapid replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to carrier strike groups at sea, she played a crucial logistical role during the Vietnam War and throughout the Cold War. Over her distinguished career, Seattle participated in numerous deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf, supporting operations such as Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After nearly 35 years of service, she was decommissioned in 2005 and eventually scrapped in 2011.

Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, was commissioned in 1943 during World War II to provide a secure and efficient location for the storage, handling, and shipment of naval ammunition. Its unique layout features a 2.9-mile-long pier extending into Sandy Hook Bay, allowing safe loading and unloading of munitions away from populated areas. Throughout its history, NWS Earle has played a crucial role in supporting the Atlantic Fleet, supplying ordnance for major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, and operations in the Middle East. Today, NWS Earle remains a vital logistics hub for the U.S. Navy, supporting fleet readiness and national defense.

USS Constellation

U.S. Navy

The USS Constellation was a wooden-hulled, three-masted frigate of the United States Navy. It was launched in 1797 and served in both the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars. The ship is often considered one of the earliest frigates built for the US Navy and played a significant role in protecting American merchant vessels from attacks by pirates and privateers. The USS Constellation has since been preserved as a museum ship in Baltimore, Maryland, where visitors can learn about its history and tour the decks.

USS Wabash (AOR-5) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to provide at-sea logistical support, Wabash supplied fuel, ammunition, and stores to carrier battle groups and other naval vessels, significantly enhancing fleet endurance. Throughout her service, Wabash participated in critical operations including the Vietnam War, Cold War deployments, and exercises in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1994 after over two decades of service, having played a vital role in sustaining U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Kittyhawk

U.S. Navy

The USS Kittyhawk (CV-63) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1961 and decommissioned in 2009. It was the second ship in the Kitty Hawk-class of aircraft carriers and served in various conflicts and operations, including the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. The USS Kittyhawk was known for its distinctive "Battle E" award-winning performance and its ability to launch and recover a variety of aircraft. After its retirement, the ship was eventually scrapped in 2015.