USN

USS John Hancock (DD-981) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 10, 1979. Named after the prominent American patriot John Hancock, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in numerous exercises and deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf. Notably, USS John Hancock supported Operation Earnest Will, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War in the late 1980s. After nearly 22 years of service, the destroyer was decommissioned on September 16, 2000, and later sunk as a target during naval exercises in 2004.

USS John L. Hall (FFG-32) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on June 26, 1982. Named in honor of Admiral John L. Hall, Jr., the ship served with distinction during the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, participating in operations such as maritime security patrols and multinational exercises. Throughout her service, she deployed to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Persian Gulf, supporting missions including anti-narcotics operations and Operation Enduring Freedom. USS John L. Hall was decommissioned on March 9, 2012, after nearly 30 years of active service.

USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 18, 1993. Named after the American Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, the ship has played a key role in missile defense and maritime security operations. Over its service, USS John Paul Jones has conducted numerous deployments in the Pacific and Middle Eastern regions, participating in joint exercises, freedom of navigation operations, and real-world combat missions. Notably, the ship has served as a test platform for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system, achieving several successful intercepts in missile defense tests.

USS John R. Perry (DE-1034) was a Claud Jones-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Named in honor of Rear Admiral John R. Perry, the ship primarily operated in the Atlantic and Caribbean, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises and supporting fleet operations during the Cold War. USS John R. Perry participated in various training missions, goodwill visits, and NATO exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Indonesian Navy, where it served as KRI Samadikun (341).

USS John W. Thomason (DD-760) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Medal of Honor recipient First Lieutenant John William Thomason, the ship served with distinction during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The destroyer participated in several important operations, earning numerous battle stars for her service. Decommissioned in 1970, USS John W. Thomason was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Nan Yang (DD-17).

USS KING (DLG-10), later reclassified as a guided missile cruiser (CG-10), was commissioned in 1960 as the lead ship of her class. Named after Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, she served prominently with the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Cold War. USS KING participated in multiple deployments to the Western Pacific, providing anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and missile support during the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1977, having contributed significantly to naval operations and technological advancements in guided missile warfare.

USS **Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1947. Named in honor of Ensign Lloyd Thomas, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Midway, she served extensively during the Cold War era. The vessel participated in a variety of operations, including North Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and provided escort duties for aircraft carriers. Lloyd Thomas was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy in 1972, where she served as **ROCS Dang Yang (DD-911)** until her decommissioning.

USS Long Beach (CGN-9), commissioned in 1961, was the world’s first nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser and the only ship of her class in the United States Navy. Designed during the Cold War, she featured advanced radar and missile systems, including the Talos and Terrier surface-to-air missiles, making her a formidable air defense platform. Throughout her service, Long Beach participated in key operations such as the Vietnam War, where she provided air defense for carrier task forces, and later supported operations during the Gulf War. After a distinguished career demonstrating the utility of nuclear propulsion in surface warships, she was decommissioned in 1995.

USS Makin Island (LHD-8) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy on October 24, 2009. Named after the daring 1942 Marine raid on Makin Island during World War II, the ship is notable for being the first of its class powered by a hybrid electric drive, enhancing operational efficiency. Since her commissioning, Makin Island has deployed multiple times to the Pacific and Middle Eastern regions, supporting amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises with allied navies. The ship has played a vital role in power projection and rapid crisis response as part of Expeditionary Strike Groups.