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USS Ault (DD-698) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Okinawa and providing vital anti-aircraft and shore bombardment support. After the war, Ault was active during the Korean War and later operated as part of the Atlantic Fleet, taking part in NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments. The ship was decommissioned in 1969 after a long and honorable career, earning five battle stars for her World War II service.

USS Aylwin (FF-1081) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named after Rear Admiral John C. Aylwin, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare and escort duties during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, Aylwin participated in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, supporting NATO operations and conducting various training exercises. She was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Ege (F-256) before being retired.

USS Bagley (DE-1069), later reclassified as FF-1069, was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Named in honor of Ensign Worth Bagley, the ship primarily conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations during the Cold War era. Bagley participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. interests and allied operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1991 and subsequently sold for scrapping in 2000.

USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on October 22, 1965. As part of the nation's strategic deterrent force during the Cold War, she conducted numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. Throughout her service, the submarine operated primarily out of forward-deployed bases in the Atlantic, ensuring a continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent. USS Benjamin Franklin was decommissioned on November 23, 1993, and subsequently scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Bluefish (SSN-675) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on February 8, 1971. Throughout her service, Bluefish conducted numerous Cold War patrols, specializing in anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. She was recognized for her operational excellence, earning awards such as the Navy Unit Commendation. After over two decades of service, USS Bluefish was decommissioned on May 31, 1996, and later scrapped as part of the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.

USS **Chancellorsville (CG-62)** is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1989. Named after the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville, the ship has served in multiple theaters, including the Persian Gulf, Western Pacific, and Indian Ocean, providing air defense, maritime security, and supporting carrier strike groups. Notably, Chancellorsville participated in Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch, and played a key role in ensuring freedom of navigation in contested waters. In 2023, the ship was officially renamed USS Robert Smalls (CG-62) to honor the famed Civil War hero and was subsequently decommissioned later that year.

USS CHARLES H. ROAN (DD-853) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments with the Sixth Fleet. The ship played a significant role during the Suez Crisis in 1956, providing support and maintaining stability in the region. After nearly three decades of active duty, USS CHARLES H. ROAN was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she continued to serve under the name TCG Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak.

USS Cochrane (DDG-21) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 21 March 1964. Named after Rear Admiral Edward L. Cochrane, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in operations during the Vietnam War and later providing escort and support missions throughout the Cold War era. Cochrane was known for her advanced missile systems and anti-aircraft capabilities, playing a crucial role in fleet air defense. After nearly three decades of service, USS Cochrane was decommissioned on 1 October 1990 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Conserver (ARS-39) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed for towing, salvage, and rescue operations, she served with distinction during the final months of World War II, supporting operations in the Pacific theater. During the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Conserver provided critical salvage and recovery services to stricken vessels and contributed to harbor clearance and repair missions. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994, marking nearly 50 years of active duty in support of U.S. naval operations worldwide.