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USS Leyte (CV-32) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1946, named after the pivotal World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf. Initially serving in the Atlantic Fleet, Leyte participated in training and readiness operations before being deployed to the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet during the late 1940s. During the Korean War, Leyte was reassigned to the Pacific Fleet and conducted air strikes against North Korean and Chinese forces from late 1950 to early 1951. After her Korean War service, Leyte was converted to an anti-submarine warfare carrier (CVS-32) before being decommissioned in 1959.

USS Louisville (SSN 724) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on November 8, 1986. Throughout her distinguished service, Louisville participated in multiple deployments, notably launching Tomahawk cruise missiles during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, becoming the first submarine to do so in combat. She later supported Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, again utilizing Tomahawk missiles against enemy targets. After more than three decades of active service, USS Louisville was decommissioned on March 9, 2021.

USS Marias (AO-57) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a critical role in fueling naval vessels at sea, supporting major operations in the Pacific Theater, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa campaigns. After the war, Marias continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring sustained fleet operations through underway replenishment. She was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of vital logistical service.

USS Markab (AR-23) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Originally launched as a cargo ship, she was converted to a repair ship and served extensively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing maintenance and support to frontline vessels. Markab continued to serve through the Korean War, offering vital repair services to the U.S. Seventh Fleet. She was decommissioned in 1969 after a distinguished career supporting naval operations across multiple conflicts.

USS Miami (SSN-755) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 30 June 1990. Built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the submarine participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Persian Gulf, supporting various missions such as surveillance, strike, and intelligence gathering. In May 2012, while undergoing an overhaul at Portsmouth, the USS Miami suffered extensive damage due to a fire set by a civilian worker, leading to the submarine’s eventual decommissioning. The high cost of repairs resulted in her official inactivation on 28 March 2014 and subsequent scrapping.

The USS Milius (DDG-69) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 23, 1996. Named in honor of Captain Paul L. Milius, a Navy pilot who was lost in action during the Vietnam War, the ship has played a vital role in various operations, including maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and multinational exercises. Throughout its service, USS Milius has been deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Middle Eastern waters, supporting missions such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship has also served as a forward-deployed asset in Japan, strengthening U.S. alliances and providing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Montrose (APA-212) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944. She played a crucial role during World War II, participating in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns by landing troops and equipment under enemy fire. After the war, Montrose supported occupation duties in East Asia and later served during the Korean War, notably taking part in the Inchon landings in 1950. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, providing troop transport and logistical support before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Muliphen (AKA-61) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1944. During World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Okinawa campaign by delivering troops, equipment, and supplies under hazardous combat conditions. After the war, Muliphen supported occupation forces in Japan and later took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning American servicemen home. She continued to serve through the Korean War and various Cold War operations before being decommissioned in March 1968.

USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on July 10, 1993. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut, she is the second U.S. Navy vessel named after the state of Nebraska. Nebraska is part of the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent force, carrying Trident II D5 ballistic missiles and operating primarily out of Naval Base Kitsap in Washington. Over her service, she has completed numerous deterrent patrols, contributing to the nation's nuclear triad and participating in key fleet exercises to ensure operational readiness.