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USS Benner (DD-807) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1945. Named in honor of Marine Second Lieutenant Stanley G. Benner, she served in the Pacific during the final months of World War II, providing escort and screening duties. During the Korean War, the Benner participated in patrols, shore bombardments, and carrier task force operations. She later saw action off the coast of Vietnam, supporting naval gunfire missions before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Billfish (SSN-676) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on March 12, 1971. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, she served throughout the Cold War, undertaking a variety of missions including anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Billfish participated in numerous fleet exercises and deployments, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on July 1, 1999, and subsequently scrapped through the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Black (DD-666) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in July 1943. Named after Lieutenant Commander Hugh D. Black, the ship served extensively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Okinawa campaign. After the war, USS Black continued to serve during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and escort duties. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1969 and eventually sold for scrap in 1971.

USS Blenny (SS-324) was a Balao-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she conducted five war patrols in the Pacific, sinking several Japanese vessels and earning four battle stars for her service. After the war, Blenny participated in training exercises and served with the Atlantic Fleet, later undergoing conversion to a "Fleet Snorkel" submarine. She continued in active service until her decommissioning in 1969 and was eventually sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Maryland in 1989.

The USS Brattleboro (EPCER-852) was originally laid down as a PCE-842-class patrol craft escort during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, she served primarily as a rescue and experimental vessel, designated as an Experimental Patrol Craft Escort Rescue (EPCER). Throughout her career, Brattleboro conducted various testing and training missions, supporting naval research and development efforts. After years of valuable service, she was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1968, marking the end of her unique contributions to the U.S. Navy.

USS Bridge (AOE-10) was a Supply-class fast combat support ship commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1998. Designed to provide rapid underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to carrier strike groups, she played a vital logistical role in maintaining fleet readiness. Bridge participated in multiple deployments, including support operations in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. After a decade of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in June 2004 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command, where she continued to serve as USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10).

USS Brown (DD-546) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in July 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa campaigns, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment duties. After the war, USS Brown was decommissioned in 1946 but was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she supported United Nations forces with naval gunfire and patrol operations. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1962 and transferred to the Greek Navy, where she served as Navarinon until 1981.

USS Brownson (DD-868) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in numerous fleet exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments. Brownson saw action during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. After a distinguished service career spanning over two decades, USS Brownson was decommissioned in 1976 and subsequently sold for scrap.

USS Bulloch County (LST-509) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. Originally designated LST-509, she participated in the Normandy invasion, landing troops and equipment on Omaha Beach under heavy enemy fire. After the war, she continued her service by supporting occupation forces in Europe. In 1955, the vessel was renamed USS Bulloch County (LST-509) and later served with the Military Sea Transportation Service before being decommissioned in 1958.