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USS Severn (AO-61) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role during World War II, providing fuel and logistical support to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, Severn continued her service during the Korean War and supported various peacetime operations. Decommissioned in 1971, she was recognized for her essential contributions to naval operations across multiple conflicts.

USS Shields (DD-596) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in February 1945. She served in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment support during operations off Okinawa and in the East China Sea. After the war, Shields participated in occupation duties in Japan before decommissioning in 1946. Recommissioned during the Korean War, she continued to serve through the Cold War era until being transferred to the Mexican Navy in 1972.

USS Shiloh (CG 67) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on July 18, 1992. Named after the historic Civil War Battle of Shiloh, the ship has served extensively in the Pacific, supporting operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. USS Shiloh has participated in numerous multinational exercises and provided ballistic missile defense capabilities as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. The cruiser is known for its advanced Aegis Combat System and has played a vital role in maintaining maritime security and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Silversides (SSN-679) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on May 5, 1972. Named after the silversides fish, she conducted numerous Cold War patrols, specializing in anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions. Throughout her active service, Silversides participated in fleet exercises and supported national defense objectives, operating primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The submarine was decommissioned on July 21, 1994, after over two decades of distinguished service.

The USS Simon Lake (AS-33) was a submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964, serving as a critical support ship for submarine operations during the Cold War. The ship included a Marine Detachment tasked with providing onboard security, ceremonial duties, and augmenting ship’s defense in port or during transit. The Marine Detachment played a vital role in ensuring the safety of nuclear weapons and sensitive equipment stored or serviced aboard. Throughout its service, the USS Simon Lake and its Marine Detachment supported submarine fleets in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, notably providing logistical and technical assistance at forward bases such as Holy Loch, Scotland, and La Maddalena, Italy, until the ship’s decommissioning in 1999.

The USS Skagit (AKA-105) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She served in the closing months of World War II, transporting cargo and supporting occupation forces in the Pacific. After the war, Skagit was placed in reserve but was recommissioned during the Korean War, where she played a vital role in supplying troops and equipment. Throughout her service, the ship also participated in various amphibious exercises and humanitarian missions before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named after President Rutherford B. Hayes's Ohio estate, Spiegel Grove served primarily in amphibious operations, transporting Marines, vehicles, and landing craft during the Cold War era. The ship participated in numerous exercises, deployments, and humanitarian missions, including support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. After over three decades of service, USS Spiegel Grove was decommissioned in 1989 and later sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida in 2002.

USS St. Clair County (LST-1096) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1945. Designed for amphibious operations, she served during the closing months of World War II, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies across the Pacific theater. After the war, she supported occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in July 1946. Reactivated for service during the Cold War, USS St. Clair County continued her service with the U.S. Navy and later with the Military Sea Transportation Service until her final decommissioning and eventual transfer to the Republic of Singapore Navy in 1971.

USS Stickell (DD-888) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, named in honor of Lieutenant John H. Stickell, a decorated World War II aviator. After World War II, Stickell served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in Cold War operations and NATO exercises. During the Korean War, she provided gunfire support and performed escort duties, later undergoing a FRAM (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) upgrade in the early 1960s to enhance her anti-submarine capabilities. Stickell continued active service through the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece.