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USS **Calcaterra (DE-390)** was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, performing convoy escort duties to protect Allied shipping from German U-boat threats. After the war, Calcaterra supported various peacetime operations and training exercises before being decommissioned in 1946. She was later recommissioned for service during the Cold War, including duty as a radar picket ship, before her final decommissioning in 1968.

USS Carney (DDG-64) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 13, 1996. Named in honor of Admiral Robert B. Carney, the ship has served in multiple operational theaters, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East, as part of the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets. USS Carney has participated in numerous multinational exercises, ballistic missile defense operations, and maritime security patrols. In recent years, the destroyer has played a prominent role in intercepting aerial threats and supporting allied operations during periods of heightened regional tensions.

USS Chafee (DDG 90) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 18, 2003. Named in honor of Senator John H. Chafee, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and former Secretary of the Navy, the ship has played an active role in maritime security and multinational exercises across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Chafee has participated in numerous operations, including anti-piracy missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint exercises such as RIMPAC and CARAT. Throughout its service, USS Chafee has demonstrated versatility and readiness, strengthening U.S. naval presence and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS **Chanticleer** (ASR-7) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital rescue, salvage, and diving support for submarines and other vessels. After the war, Chanticleer continued her service, participating in submarine exercises, training missions, and occasional rescue operations during the Cold War period. She was decommissioned in 1973, having played a crucial role in undersea rescue and salvage operations for over three decades.

USS Chara (AKA-58) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she participated in several key Pacific operations, including the invasions of Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Okinawa, delivering troops and cargo under combat conditions. After the war, Chara supported occupation forces in Japan and later saw service during the Korean War, providing vital logistical support for United Nations forces. She continued to serve in various capacities until decommissioning in 1969, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Constant (MSO-427) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, Constant operated primarily in the Pacific, serving during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War era. The ship conducted numerous minesweeping exercises, patrols, and training missions with allied navies, enhancing mine countermeasure capabilities and maritime security. USS Constant was decommissioned in 1992 after nearly four decades of service, marking a distinguished career in support of U.S. naval operations.

USS Coronado (LCS-4) is an Independence-class littoral combat ship commissioned by the United States Navy on April 5, 2014. Designed for operations close to shore, Coronado was equipped with advanced modular systems to perform a variety of missions, including mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare. The ship conducted several deployments in the Pacific, notably participating in exercises with allied navies and enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. After a relatively short service career, USS Coronado was decommissioned on September 14, 2022, as part of the Navy’s shift in focus and modernization efforts.

USS Cree (ATF-84) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Serving during World War II, Cree provided critical towing, salvage, and rescue operations across the Pacific theater, supporting major campaigns such as the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The vessel continued its service through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War, adapting to a variety of missions including target towing and recovery operations. After a distinguished career spanning over three decades, USS Cree was decommissioned in 1978, leaving a legacy of versatile and dedicated naval support.

USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she supported seaplane operations in the Pacific Theater, providing maintenance, supplies, and coordination for reconnaissance and patrol missions. After the war, Currituck was involved in occupation duties in Japan and later participated in operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes. The ship was decommissioned in 1967, having earned five battle stars for her World War II service and additional honors for her later contributions.