Robert Knotts

USS Tutuila (ARG-4) was a Luzon-class internal combustion engine repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched on September 12, 1943, and commissioned on March 8, 1944, Tutuila served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital repair and maintenance services to the fleet, particularly during the Philippines campaign and the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, she continued to support occupation forces in Japan and later served during the Korean War. In 1972, Tutuila was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she served as ROCS Pien Tai (ARG-516).

USS Ranger

U.S. Navy

The USS Ranger is a naval aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy. It was the first US Navy ship to be designed and built as an aircraft carrier, entering service in 1934. The USS Ranger saw action in World War II, participating in operations in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. It was decommissioned in 1946 and ultimately scrapped in 1947.

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.