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USS Keppler (DD-765) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1947. Named in honor of Boatswain's Mate Reinhardt J. Keppler, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served during the Cold War, providing anti-submarine and escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Keppler participated in the Korean War, supporting United Nations operations and conducting shore bombardments. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1972, later transferred to Turkey, and served as TCG Tınaztepe (D-355) until 1982.

USS Laffey (DD-724) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1944. She played a pivotal role during World War II, notably surviving an intense kamikaze attack at Okinawa on April 16, 1945, where she earned the nickname "The Ship That Would Not Die." Laffey also provided anti-aircraft and gunfire support during the Normandy Invasion and later served during the Korean War. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1975 and is now preserved as a museum ship in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

USS Lake Erie (CG 70) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1993. Named after the pivotal Battle of Lake Erie from the War of 1812, the ship has played a vital role in ballistic missile defense, most notably intercepting a malfunctioning satellite during Operation Burnt Frost in 2008. Throughout its service, Lake Erie has participated in numerous multinational exercises and operations, enhancing maritime security and fostering international partnerships. The cruiser has been homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, serving as a key asset in the U.S. Pacific Fleet until its decommissioning in 2024.

USS Lang (FF-1060) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on March 28, 1970. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, Lang served extensively in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and operations throughout the Cold War era. The ship supported various missions, including patrols, escort duties, and joint training with allied navies. After over two decades of service, USS Lang was decommissioned on December 12, 1991, and later sold for scrapping.

USS Leary (DD-879) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Initially deployed on postwar operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, Leary later underwent conversion to a radar picket destroyer (DDR-879) during the early Cold War, enhancing her air defense capabilities. Throughout her service, she participated in various NATO exercises, crisis responses such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and routine patrols to project American naval presence. After nearly three decades of active duty, USS Leary was decommissioned in 1973 and subsequently transferred to the Pakistani Navy, where she served as Shah Jahan.

USS New (DD-818) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946. Named after Rear Admiral Spencer S. New, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in a variety of operations including Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, NATO exercises, and antisubmarine warfare missions. USS New also provided naval gunfire support during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning several battle stars for her service. After decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to South Korea, where she served as ROKS Taejon (DD-918).

USS NEWPORT (LST-1179) was the lead ship of her class of tank landing ships in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1969. Designed with a unique bow ramp and higher speed than previous LSTs, she served as a critical asset for amphibious operations, logistics, and training exercises during the Cold War era. USS NEWPORT participated in numerous deployments, including Mediterranean cruises and operations in the Caribbean and Atlantic, supporting both NATO and U.S. Marine Corps missions. After more than two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy.

The USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) was the lead ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigates, commissioned by the United States Navy on December 17, 1977. Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812, the ship was designed for anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare missions, serving as a versatile escort in carrier and amphibious strike groups. Throughout her service, FFG-7 participated in numerous operations, including Cold War patrols and Middle East deployments, showcasing the class's reliability and adaptability. Decommissioned on September 20, 1997, the USS Oliver Hazard Perry set the standard for a class of ships that served the U.S. and allied navies for decades.

USS Pargo (SSN-650) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on January 5, 1968. Named after the pargo fish, she played a vital role during the Cold War, conducting numerous intelligence-gathering, surveillance, and under-ice operations, including important Arctic missions. Pargo was noted for her pioneering efforts in polar navigation and under-ice research, earning multiple awards for operational excellence. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on April 14, 1995.