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USS Russell (DDG-59) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1997. Named in honor of Rear Admiral John Henry Russell and his son, Major General John Henry Russell Jr., the ship has participated in multiple deployments supporting global maritime security and anti-piracy operations. USS Russell has played a key role in joint exercises with allied navies, enhancing interoperability and readiness in the Pacific and beyond. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, equipped with advanced Aegis combat systems and multi-mission capabilities.

USS Salt Lake City (SSN-716) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on May 12, 1984. Throughout her distinguished career, the submarine conducted numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, participating in a variety of missions including intelligence gathering, surveillance, and support of carrier battle groups. Notably, USS Salt Lake City played a key role in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, launching Tomahawk cruise missiles against strategic targets. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on November 15, 2006, leaving behind a legacy of operational excellence and dedication.

**USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37)** was a Samuel Gompers-class destroyer tender commissioned in 1967. She provided maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other naval vessels, primarily operating in the Pacific and supporting U.S. naval operations during the Vietnam War and later conflicts. The ship played a vital role in maintaining fleet readiness throughout her service until decommissioning in 1995. **USS Grasp (ARS-24)** was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned in 1944. She participated in numerous salvage and rescue missions during World War II, and later served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Notably, USS Grasp assisted in the recovery of the Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 command modules after splashdown. She was decommissioned in 1978 after more than three decades of service.

USS Sargo (SSN-583) was a Skate-class nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Notably, in 1960, Sargo completed a pioneering under-ice cruise, becoming the first submarine to surface at the North Pole during winter, demonstrating the Navy's growing Arctic capabilities. Throughout her service, Sargo participated in numerous Cold War patrols, training exercises, and special operations across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. The submarine was decommissioned in 1988 after three decades of service, leaving a legacy of technological innovation and operational achievement.

USS Saufley (DDE-465) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. Named after Lieutenant Richard C. Saufley, a pioneer in naval aviation, she served with distinction throughout World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After the war, Saufley was converted to an escort destroyer (DDE), continuing her service during the Cold War with roles including anti-submarine warfare training and Atlantic patrols. She was decommissioned in 1965 and later used as a target ship, ultimately sunk off the coast of Florida in 1968.

USS Sedgwick County (LST-1123) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1945. Initially serving in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, she supported occupation duties in Asia after Japan’s surrender. Reactivated for the Korean War, Sedgwick County participated in crucial amphibious operations, including the Inchon landings. The ship continued her service through the Vietnam War, transporting troops and supplies before decommissioning in 1971.

USS Seminole (AT-65) was a fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1940. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet during World War II, Seminole provided critical towing and salvage services, supporting naval operations across the Pacific theater. On October 25, 1942, while delivering supplies to Guadalcanal, Seminole was attacked and sunk by Japanese destroyers off Lunga Point. The loss of USS Seminole underscored the dangers faced by support vessels during frontline operations in the Solomon Islands campaign.

USS SHELTON (DD-790) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1946. Named in honor of Ensign James A. Shelton, she served actively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support, screening aircraft carriers, and participating in patrol and blockade operations. Throughout the Cold War, the USS SHELTON conducted numerous deployments in the Pacific, including missions during the Vietnam War where she supported operations with shore bombardments and rescue missions. Decommissioned in 1973, the ship was later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she continued service as ROKS Kang Won (DD-922).

USS Shoup (DDG-86) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned on June 22, 2002. Named in honor of General David M. Shoup, a Medal of Honor recipient and 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, the ship has played an active role in U.S. naval operations worldwide. USS Shoup has participated in operations supporting the Global War on Terrorism, including deployments to the Persian Gulf and the Western Pacific. The destroyer has also engaged in multinational exercises, humanitarian missions, and maritime security operations, exemplifying the versatility and strength of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet.