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USS Wadsworth FFG-9
U.S. Navy
USS Wadsworth (FFG-9) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1980. Named after Commodore Alexander S. Wadsworth, she served with distinction during the latter years of the Cold War, participating in numerous multinational exercises and Middle East deployments, including Operation Earnest Will, which protected shipping in the Persian Gulf. Wadsworth played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort missions, exemplifying the versatility of her class. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 2002 and later transferred to the Polish Navy, where she continues to serve as ORP Generał Tadeusz Kościuszko.
USS Whitfield County (LST-1169)
U.S. Navy
USS Whitfield County (LST-1169) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. The vessel was primarily tasked with transporting tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops to support amphibious operations, serving extensively in the Pacific. During the Vietnam War, Whitfield County played a significant role in logistical support, delivering supplies and providing direct assistance during riverine and coastal operations. She was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Greek Navy, where she served as Kos (L-116) before being retired.
USS Will Rogers (SSBN-659)
U.S. Navy
USS Will Rogers (SSBN-659) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1967. Named after the American humorist Will Rogers, she conducted strategic deterrent patrols throughout the Cold War, primarily armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. The submarine operated mainly from forward bases in Scotland, playing a critical role in maintaining the U.S. nuclear deterrent. USS Will Rogers was decommissioned in 1993 following the end of the Cold War and subsequently scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
USS Winston (AKA-94)
U.S. Navy
USS Winston (AKA-94) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Designed to carry cargo and landing craft for amphibious operations, Winston served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign. After the war, she supported occupation forces in Japan and China and later took part in the Korean War, transporting troops and supplies during several key operations. Decommissioned in 1957, Winston was briefly reactivated for service before finally being struck from the Navy list in 1968.
USS WREN DD-568
U.S. Navy
USS WREN (DD-568) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1944. During World War II, WREN served in the Pacific Theater, providing anti-aircraft screening, shore bombardment, and escort duties during operations such as the invasions of the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The destroyer earned several battle stars for her service before being decommissioned in 1947. Recommissioned for service during the Korean War, WREN continued to serve until her final decommissioning in 1963.
VA-106
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 106 (VA-106), known as the "Gladiators," was established in April 1952 as a United States Navy attack squadron. The unit saw significant action during the Cold War era, including combat operations in the Korean War and Vietnam War. VA-106 operated a variety of aircraft over its history, such as the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, and the A-4 Skyhawk. The squadron was recognized for its professionalism and combat effectiveness before being disestablished on January 7, 1969.
VA-144
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 144 (VA-144), known as the "Roadrunners," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on January 26, 1956. Initially flying the F9F Cougar, the squadron later transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk, becoming a key component of carrier air wings in the Pacific Fleet. VA-144 participated in multiple Western Pacific deployments, including combat operations during the early years of the Vietnam War. The squadron was disestablished on January 1, 1971, after 15 years of active service.
VA-87
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87), also known as the "Golden Warriors," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on August 1, 1968. The squadron flew the A-7 Corsair II and was homeported at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida. VA-87 participated in numerous deployments, including combat operations during the Vietnam War and later in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean regions. The unit was eventually redesignated as Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) in 1986, transitioning to the F/A-18 Hornet and continuing its legacy as a frontline carrier-based squadron.
VA-97
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 97 (VA-97), known as the "Warhawks," was a U.S. Navy attack squadron established on June 1, 1967. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, and primarily flew the A-7 Corsair II aircraft. VA-97 participated in combat operations during the Vietnam War, conducting strike missions from aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific. The squadron was disestablished on December 1, 1977, after a decade of distinguished service.
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