Veronica Yarrington

**Combat Service Group Three (COMSERVGRU-3)** was a United States Navy logistics and support command, established to provide essential supply, repair, and administrative support to fleet units operating in the Pacific Ocean. Formed during the post-World War II era, COMSERVGRU-3 played a significant role during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring that combat ships received fuel, ammunition, and provisions while at sea. The unit was headquartered at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and managed a variety of auxiliary vessels, including oilers, tenders, and supply ships. Over the decades, COMSERVGRU-3 contributed to the Navy’s sustained operational readiness before being reorganized as part of modern fleet support structures.

USS Detroit (AOE-4) was a Sacramento-class fast combat support ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed to provide rapid underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to carrier battle groups, Detroit played a vital role in maintaining fleet readiness. Throughout her service, she supported operations during the Cold War, including deployments to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and participated in multiple NATO exercises. After over three decades of distinguished service, USS Detroit was decommissioned in 2005.