Harold Sutherland

USS *Mount McKinley* (AGC-7) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious force command ships in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served as a flagship for several major amphibious operations during World War II, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, providing vital command and control for fleet operations. After the war, *Mount McKinley* supported occupation duties in Japan and later participated in nuclear testing operations at Bikini Atoll. The ship continued her service through the Korean War and Cold War, acting as a floating command center until her decommissioning in 1970.

Naval Communication Station San Juan, Puerto Rico (NAVCOMMSTA San Juan PR) was established in the mid-20th century as part of the U.S. Navy’s global communications network. Its mission was to provide reliable radio and message traffic support to fleet units operating in the Caribbean and Atlantic regions, serving as a critical link during the Cold War era. The station supported numerous naval operations, participating in regional exercises and ensuring secure communications for both U.S. and allied forces. NAVCOMMSTA San Juan was eventually decommissioned as advances in technology and changing strategic priorities led to the consolidation of naval communications facilities worldwide.