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USS Deliver (ARS-23) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she provided critical salvage and repair services in the Pacific Theater, supporting fleet operations at Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and post-war occupation duties in Japan. In the Korean War, Deliver assisted in salvage and towing operations along the Korean coast, further demonstrating her versatility. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, undertaking numerous rescue, salvage, and recovery missions until her decommissioning in 1979.

USS Denabola (AD-12) was a destroyer tender of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1921. Originally built as the *Edgewood* in 1919, she was converted to support destroyers with maintenance, supplies, and repairs. Denabola served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean during peacetime, playing a key logistical role. During World War II, she was reactivated to provide vital tender services to destroyers and escorts in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, contributing to Allied naval operations before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Direct (MSO-430) was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for fleet operations, she operated primarily along the U.S. East Coast and in the Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and training missions. Throughout her service, USS Direct also deployed to the Mediterranean with the U.S. Sixth Fleet, enhancing NATO maritime security during the Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1982 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Donald B. Beary (DE-1085) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Named after Rear Admiral Donald B. Beary, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War, participating in various Atlantic and Mediterranean operations. Throughout her service, Donald B. Beary took part in NATO exercises and supported U.S. interests abroad, showcasing versatility in escort and patrol missions. The vessel was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Karadeniz (F-255).

USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 4, 1998. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Donald G. Cook, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including NATO exercises and ballistic missile defense missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Notably, in 2014 and 2016, Donald Cook was involved in high-profile encounters with Russian aircraft in the Baltic Sea, underscoring her role in forward presence and deterrence. The ship continues to serve with the U.S. 6th Fleet, supporting maritime security and alliance commitments in Europe and beyond.

USS DONNER (LSD-20) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed to support amphibious operations by carrying and launching landing craft and vehicles, she served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in training exercises and fleet maneuvers. USS DONNER was notable for her involvement in the recovery of America's first space traveler, Ham the chimpanzee, after his 1961 Mercury-Redstone 2 flight. The ship was decommissioned in 1970, concluding nearly 25 years of service to the U.S. Navy.

USS Drum (SSN-677) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on April 23, 1972. Built at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, she served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, conducting a variety of missions including surveillance, intelligence gathering, and anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. Drum participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, contributing to the Navy's strategic deterrence and undersea warfare capabilities. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on February 30, 1995, and later scrapped as part of the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Duval County (LST-758) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class, commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in critical operations such as the assault and occupation of Okinawa in 1945. After the war, Duval County supported occupation duties in the Far East until she was decommissioned in 1946. Reactivated for service during the Korean War, the ship continued to serve with the Atlantic Fleet until her final decommissioning in 1969.

USS Eaton (DD-510) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in major Pacific campaigns, including the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines, providing fire support, screening, and escort duties. After World War II, Eaton was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and continued to serve through the early years of the Cold War. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1969 and subsequently sunk as a target in 1970.