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USS Mispillion (AO-105) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed to provide underway replenishment of fuel and supplies, she served extensively in the Pacific during the closing months of World War II and continued her vital support role during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Over her long career, Mispillion earned several battle stars for her service, demonstrating the importance of logistical support to naval operations. She was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy in 1974, later serving with the Military Sealift Command before her final retirement.

USS Neches (AO-47) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1942. Serving primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II, she played a vital logistical role, refueling warships during major campaigns such as the Gilbert, Marshall, and Mariana Islands operations. The Neches continued her support through the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa campaigns, earning eight battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she served in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Opportune (ARS-41) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built to provide salvage, towing, and rescue operations, she served extensively during the latter stages of World War II and throughout the Cold War era. The ship supported fleet operations by assisting damaged vessels, conducting towing missions, and participating in recovery efforts, notably in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. USS Opportune remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1993, after nearly five decades of distinguished service.

USS Ozbourn (DD-846) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Named after Marine Corporal Joseph W. Ozbourn, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served actively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and engaging in anti-submarine operations. Throughout the Cold War, Ozbourn participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including service during the Vietnam War where she conducted shore bombardments and plane guard duties. After decades of distinguished service, USS Ozbourn was decommissioned in 1975.

USS Perkins (DD-877) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, named in honor of Commodore George H. Perkins. After World War II, she served in various roles, including occupation duty in Asia and participation in the Korean War, where she provided naval gunfire support and screened aircraft carriers. Throughout the Vietnam War, USS Perkins was actively engaged in operations such as "Operation Sea Dragon" and "Operation Market Time," conducting shore bombardments and patrolling for enemy vessels. Decommissioned in 1973, she was transferred to the Argentine Navy, where she served as ARA Comodoro Py (D-27) until her retirement.

USS Pharris (DE/FF-1094) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1974. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Commander Jackson C. Pharris, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare and escort duties during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Pharris participated in several major NATO exercises and deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean, supporting U.S. and allied operations. She was reclassified from a destroyer escort (DE) to a frigate (FF) in 1975 and was decommissioned in 1992, later being transferred to the Mexican Navy.

USS Reasoner (DE/FF-1063) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Named in honor of Marine First Lieutenant Frank S. Reasoner, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship was initially designated as a destroyer escort (DE) before being reclassified as a frigate (FF) in 1975. Throughout her service, USS Reasoner participated in various operations, including anti-submarine warfare exercises and patrol missions during the Cold War, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Kocatepe (F-257).

USS *Richard B. Anderson* (DD-786) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1945. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Private First Class Richard B. Anderson, the ship served in the Pacific during the final months of World War II and later participated in the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening carrier operations. During the Vietnam War, *Richard B. Anderson* conducted shore bombardment and search and rescue missions. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1975 and transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she served as ROCS *Kai Yang* (DD-924) until 1999.

USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946 and named in honor of Marine Gunnery Sergeant Robert H. McCard, a Medal of Honor recipient. Throughout her service, she participated in Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments with the 6th Fleet. The ship supported naval blockade and patrol duties during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and later served in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and escort services. Decommissioned in 1975, the USS Robert H. McCard was subsequently transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she continued her service as TCG Kocatepe (D354).