Warbrit Lowery

USS Sacramento (AOE-1) was the lead ship of her class of fast combat support ships in the United States Navy, commissioned on March 14, 1964. Designed to combine the functions of an oiler, ammunition ship, and refrigerated stores ship, she played a crucial role in underway replenishment, enabling carrier strike groups to operate at sea for extended periods. Sacramento served in the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and supported numerous peacetime and combat operations throughout her career. After nearly four decades of service, she was decommissioned on October 1, 2004, marking the end of her distinguished tenure in the fleet.

Hydrofoil Squadron 2 (PHMRON 2), part of the U.S. Navy, was established in 1978 to operate and evaluate the high-speed Pegasus-class hydrofoils (PHM). Based at Key West, Florida, the squadron's mission focused on coastal patrol, interdiction, and rapid response in littoral waters, particularly in the Caribbean region during the Cold War. PHMRON 2 played a key role in testing the operational capabilities of hydrofoils, demonstrating their effectiveness in drug interdiction and surveillance missions. The squadron was disestablished in 1993 following the retirement of the Pegasus-class hydrofoils from active service.