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USS Falgout (DE-324)
U.S. Navy
USS Falgout (DE-324) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily on convoy escort duty in the Atlantic, protecting Allied shipping from German U-boat attacks. After the war, Falgout was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and participated in various Cold War operations, including radar picket duty. The ship remained in service until 1969, when she was finally decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Fidelity mso 443
U.S. Navy
USS Fidelity (MSO-443) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1955. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage of ships, she operated primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and training missions during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Fidelity also deployed to the Mediterranean as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, supporting NATO operations and strengthening alliances. She was decommissioned in 1989, marking over three decades of dedicated service in mine countermeasures and fleet support.
USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872)
U.S. Navy
The USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1946. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal, she served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in patrols, training exercises, and fleet operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. During the Vietnam War, the Forrest B. Royal provided naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and participated in search and rescue operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag.
USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754)
U.S. Navy
USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served with distinction in World War II, providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces in the Pacific Theater. The ship later saw action during the Korean War, engaging in shore bombardments and patrol duties, and also participated in operations during the Vietnam War. Tragically, on June 3, 1969, USS Frank E. Evans was cut in half and sunk after a collision with the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne in the South China Sea, resulting in the loss of 74 crew members.
USS Fred T. Berry DD-858
U.S. Navy
USS Fred T. Berry (DD-858) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945, near the end of World War II. Initially serving in the Pacific, she participated in post-war occupation duties in Japan and China. During the Korean War, Fred T. Berry provided naval gunfire support and participated in blockade and escort missions. After years of service in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, she was decommissioned in 1970 and later sunk as part of an artificial reef project.
USS Gallery FFG26
U.S. Navy
USS Gallery (FFG-26) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 5, 1981. Named in honor of three brothers—Rear Admirals Daniel, William, and Philip Gallery—the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, conducting anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, and maritime security missions during the Cold War. USS Gallery participated in numerous NATO exercises and operations, enhancing international cooperation and naval readiness. The frigate was decommissioned on June 14, 1996, and later transferred to the Egyptian Navy, where she continues her service as ENS Taba (F916).
USS Gary (FFG-51)
U.S. Navy
USS Gary (FFG-51) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 17 November 1984. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (junior grade) Donald A. Gary, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. During its service, USS Gary participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, counter-narcotics missions, and multinational exercises with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned on 23 July 2015 after over 30 years of distinguished service.
USS Georgia (SSGN-729)
U.S. Navy
USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is an Ohio-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1984. Originally constructed as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), she played a strategic role in the nation's nuclear deterrence during the Cold War. In 2004, USS Georgia underwent a major conversion to become a guided missile submarine (SSGN), enhancing her capabilities to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations. Since her conversion, she has participated in numerous exercises and operations, demonstrating flexibility in both strike and clandestine missions worldwide.
USS Gonzalez DDG 66
U.S. Navy
USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 12, 1996. Named in honor of Sergeant Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, anti-piracy missions, and multinational exercises. Notably, USS Gonzalez played a key role in the rescue of the crew of the merchant vessel Safina al-Birsarat from Somali pirates in 2006. Over its service, the destroyer has demonstrated advanced combat capabilities and flexibility in global deployments, contributing to U.S. and allied naval operations worldwide.
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