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USS Pinckney (DDG-91) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 2004. Named after Cook First Class William Pinckney, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the ship has participated in numerous deployments supporting maritime security, anti-piracy operations, and multinational exercises in the Pacific and Middle East regions. USS Pinckney notably contributed to the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014 and has frequently operated as part of carrier strike groups and independent patrols. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in maintaining U.S. naval presence and promoting stability across the world's oceans.

USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to provide underway replenishment of fuel and supplies to ships at sea, Ponchatoula played a vital logistical role throughout the Cold War, including support during the Vietnam War. The ship participated in numerous operations, including Operation Dominic, a series of nuclear tests in the Pacific, and multiple combat support missions in Southeast Asia. After decades of service, Ponchatoula was decommissioned in 1992 and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register, leaving a legacy of distinguished support to the U.S. Navy fleet.

USS *Puffer* (SSN-652) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in August 1969. Named after the pufferfish, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting surveillance, intelligence-gathering, and anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. *Puffer* participated in numerous exercises, special operations, and deployments, earning several awards for her operational excellence. After over two decades of service, USS *Puffer* was decommissioned on July 12, 1996, and subsequently disposed of through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.

USS PURDY (DD-734) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. The ship served with distinction during World War II, participating in operations off Okinawa and providing vital anti-aircraft and fire support. After the war, USS PURDY took part in occupation duties in Japan and later served during the Korean War, conducting patrols and screening carrier task forces. The vessel continued to serve through the Cold War era before being decommissioned in 1973.

USS Ramsay (DD-124) was a Wickes-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1918. Initially serving during the final months of World War I, Ramsay primarily performed convoy escort and patrol duties along the Atlantic coast. In World War II, she was converted into a minelayer (DM-16) and participated in the defense of Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. Throughout the war, USS Ramsay conducted minesweeping, escort, and patrol operations in the Pacific until she was decommissioned in 1945.

USS Ranger (CVA-61) was a Forrestal-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Throughout her service, Ranger played a significant role in the Vietnam War, launching airstrikes and supporting operations off the coast of Southeast Asia. The carrier also participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing crucial air support during the liberation of Kuwait. After decades of distinguished service, USS Ranger was decommissioned in 1993 and later scrapped, leaving a legacy as one of the Navy's most storied carriers.

The USS Robert K. Huntington (DD-781) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named in honor of Marine Private Robert K. Huntington, a hero of Guadalcanal, the ship served in the final months of World War II and participated in occupation duties in East Asia afterward. During the Korean War, the Huntington provided gunfire support, screened carrier task forces, and engaged in patrol operations. In the subsequent decades, she was active in Cold War operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and the Vietnam War, before being decommissioned in 1973.

USS Ross (DDG-71) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1997. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Donald K. Ross, the ship has participated in numerous multinational exercises and operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and NATO’s Operation Active Endeavour. USS Ross is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, as part of the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile defense mission in Europe. Notably, the destroyer has launched Tomahawk missiles during strikes in Syria and continues to support U.S. and allied interests in the Mediterranean and beyond.

USS **Rushmore** (LSD-14) was an Ashland-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she participated in key Pacific campaigns, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa, providing vital support for amphibious operations. After the war, Rushmore was involved in occupation duties in the Far East and later served in the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces. Decommissioned in 1959, she was struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1969, concluding a distinguished career in service to the fleet.