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The USS Harlan R. Dickson (DD-708) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1945. Named after Lieutenant Harlan Rockey Dickson, the ship served in the final months of World War II, participating in operations in the Atlantic and providing escort duties. Postwar, the Harlan R. Dickson was active during the Korean War era and the Cold War, undertaking numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments as part of the 6th Fleet. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1972 after nearly three decades of distinguished service and was eventually sold for scrap.

USS Harry W. Hill (DD-986) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 16 September 1979. Named after Admiral Harry W. Hill, a distinguished World War II naval leader, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, Harry W. Hill participated in multiple deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. The destroyer was decommissioned on 29 May 1998 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2004.

USS HAWES (FFG-53) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 9 February 1985. Named after Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes, a distinguished World War II hero, the ship served in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and the Atlantic. Throughout her service, HAWES conducted maritime security operations, anti-submarine warfare, and participated in multinational exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. After nearly three decades of service, USS HAWES was decommissioned on 10 December 2010.

USS Henley (DD-762) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1946. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and fleet escort duties in the post-World War II era, she served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises and Cold War operations. Henley was modernized in the 1950s under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) program to enhance her capabilities against emerging submarine threats. After over two decades of active service, USS Henley was decommissioned in 1973 and subsequently scrapped.

USS Henrico (APA-45) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a significant role during World War II, participating in major amphibious operations including the D-Day landings at Normandy and the invasions of Southern France and Okinawa. After the war, Henrico continued to serve during the Korean War, supporting troop deployments and evacuations. The ship earned eight battle stars before being decommissioned in 1968 and subsequently scrapped.

USS Howard (DDG-83) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 20, 2001. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security and anti-piracy missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. USS Howard has been deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting joint exercises and strengthening alliances with regional partners. The destroyer is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to play a vital role in U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Implicit (MSO-455) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for military and commercial vessels, she played a vital role during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, USS Implicit participated in numerous training exercises and operations in the Pacific, including deployments during the Vietnam War to support mine countermeasure missions. She was decommissioned in 1992, after nearly four decades of dedicated service.

USS Jerome County (LST-848) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944 during World War II. She participated in Pacific Theater operations, notably supporting the Okinawa campaign by transporting troops, vehicles, and equipment. After the war, LST-848 served in occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1946. Recommissioned during the Korean War, she later supported operations in the Vietnam War, and was eventually transferred to the Republic of Vietnam in 1970.

USS Lang (DE-1060) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned into the United States Navy in 1970. Named after John Lang, the first man to enlist in the U.S. Navy, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations and participating in numerous NATO exercises during the Cold War. Lang also performed patrol and escort duties in the Caribbean and made goodwill visits to allied ports. After nearly two decades of service, USS Lang was decommissioned in 1991 and eventually transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Muavenet (F-250).