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USS Ashland (LSD-48) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1992. Named after the historic estate of Henry Clay, the ship has played a vital role in amphibious operations, transporting Marines, vehicles, and landing craft around the globe. Notably, USS Ashland participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing critical support for expeditionary missions. Over its service life, the ship has also been involved in humanitarian assistance and anti-piracy operations, reflecting its versatility and commitment to global maritime security.

USS **Barney (DDG-6)** was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1962. Throughout her service, Barney participated in key Cold War operations, including patrols in the Mediterranean and support missions during the Vietnam War. The ship conducted NATO exercises, provided naval gunfire support, and took part in surveillance and escort duties. Decommissioned in 1990, USS Barney served nearly three decades before being stricken from the Naval Vessel Register and later scrapped.

USS Beatty (DD-756) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in March 1945. After serving during the final months of World War II, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East and supported postwar operations in the Pacific. Throughout the Cold War, Beatty operated primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, undertaking NATO exercises, training cruises, and patrolling during the tense early years of the conflict. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1963 and later transferred to Greece, where she served as HS Kanaris (D212).

USS Bowen (DE/FF-1079) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named after Vice Admiral Harold G. Bowen Sr., the ship served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, performing anti-submarine warfare, escort, and patrol duties during the Cold War era. In 1975, Bowen was reclassified from a destroyer escort (DE) to a frigate (FF), reflecting her evolving mission profile. After over two decades of service, USS Bowen was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she continued to serve as Akdeniz (F-257).

USS Chosin (CG-65) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of the Korean War, the ship has played a significant role in multiple operations, including supporting Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. Over its service, Chosin has conducted maritime security, air defense, and ballistic missile defense missions, demonstrating the versatility of the Aegis Combat System. The cruiser has also participated in numerous multinational exercises, strengthening alliances and promoting stability in key regions.

USS Clifton Sprague (FFG-16) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 21 March 1981. Named after Vice Admiral Clifton A.F. Sprague, the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, including anti-submarine warfare and escort missions. Throughout its service, Clifton Sprague participated in several multinational exercises and supported operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The frigate was decommissioned on 2 June 1995 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where it served as TCG Gaziantep (F 490).

USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626) was a Lafayette-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1964. Named after the renowned American statesman Daniel Webster, the submarine was designed for nuclear deterrence patrols during the Cold War, equipped to launch Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. Throughout her service, she completed numerous strategic deterrent patrols as part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet of “41 for Freedom” submarines. USS Daniel Webster was decommissioned in August 1990, having played a significant role in maintaining strategic stability during her operational years.

USS Fanning (FF-1076) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named after Nathaniel Fanning, a naval hero of the American Revolution, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, USS Fanning participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and Western Pacific, helping to safeguard U.S. and allied maritime interests. After nearly two decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Adatepe (F-251).

USS Ford (FFG-54) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 29 June 1985. Named after Gunner's Mate Patrick O. Ford, a Vietnam War hero, the ship was designed for escort missions, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare. Throughout her service, USS Ford participated in various operations, including drug interdiction patrols in the Caribbean and support missions in the Persian Gulf. After nearly three decades of active duty, the frigate was decommissioned on 31 October 2013.