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USS Parsons (DDG 33) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1961. Originally built as a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer (DD-949), she was converted and re-designated as a guided missile destroyer in 1966. Throughout her service, Parsons participated in major operations during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. The ship continued to serve in the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1982, after which she was eventually scrapped.

USS Pawcatuck (AO-108) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide vital underway replenishment of fuel and supplies to naval vessels, she served extensively during the Cold War, supporting both Atlantic and Mediterranean operations. Pawcatuck participated in numerous NATO exercises and played a crucial logistical role during events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. She continued her service until being decommissioned in 1975, after nearly three decades of distinguished support to the fleet.

USS PICKING (DD-685) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in key operations such as the Leyte Gulf landings and the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, PICKING was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The ship continued to serve through the early years of the Cold War before being decommissioned for the final time in 1969.

USS Recovery (ARS-43) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed for towing, salvage, and rescue operations, she served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, supporting fleet exercises and assisting distressed vessels. Throughout her career, Recovery participated in notable missions, including recovery operations for downed aircraft and support during the space program by retrieving space capsules. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994, leaving a legacy of dedicated support to naval operations and maritime safety.

USS Richard E. Kraus (DD-849) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in May 1946. Named in honor of Marine Private First Class Richard E. Kraus, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments and NATO exercises. Modernized under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) program in the 1960s, she supported anti-submarine warfare operations and provided naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War. Decommissioned in 1976, the USS Richard E. Kraus was later transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Nearchos (D65) until 1994.

USS Roark (DE-1053) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Named in honor of Lieutenant William Marshall Roark, a naval aviator killed in action during the Vietnam War, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, USS Roark participated in numerous training exercises, patrol missions, and deployments to the Western Pacific, supporting U.S. interests during the Cold War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1991 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Southerland (DD-743) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, providing escort, anti-aircraft, and shore bombardment support. During the Korean War, Southerland supported United Nations forces with gunfire missions and patrol duties. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, participating in carrier escort and naval gunfire support operations before being decommissioned in 1981.

USS Stump (DD-978) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy on 19 August 1978. Named after Admiral Felix Stump, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises, deployments, and operations, including enforcing sanctions during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. USS Stump was recognized for its excellence in anti-submarine warfare and received multiple awards for its operational readiness and efficiency. After nearly 26 years of distinguished service, the destroyer was decommissioned on 22 October 2004 and later sunk as a target during naval exercises in 2006.

USS Tinosa refers to two submarines in the United States Navy, the most notable being USS Tinosa (SS-283), a Gato-class submarine commissioned in 1943 during World War II. Tinosa (SS-283) earned distinction for her aggressive patrols in the Pacific, sinking several enemy vessels and surviving numerous depth charge attacks. One of her most famous actions occurred during her second war patrol, when she encountered a Japanese tanker and experienced repeated torpedo malfunctions, highlighting critical flaws in U.S. torpedo design. After the war, Tinosa was decommissioned in 1953, having earned nine battle stars for her wartime service.