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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy on November 11, 1989. Named after the 16th President of the United States, the ship has played a pivotal role in several major operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Abraham Lincoln has conducted multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf, supporting combat and humanitarian missions, and has showcased U.S. naval power and diplomacy worldwide. In 2019, the carrier completed a significant refueling and complex overhaul, ensuring its operational status for decades to come.

USS Arikra (AT-98) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital towing, salvage, and rescue operations in support of amphibious assaults, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Arikra continued her service during the Korean War, assisting United Nations forces with similar support duties. The vessel remained active until her decommissioning in 1971, earning several battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS ARTHUR W RADFORD

U.S. Navy

Unit with 120 member associations.

Imported from legacy system. Member count: 12

**USS Bache (DD-470)** was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned in 1942, serving actively in the Pacific during World War II. She participated in major operations, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the invasions of the Philippines, earning eight battle stars for her service. After the war, Bache continued in service through the Korean War and into the Cold War era before being heavily damaged by grounding off Rhodes, Greece, in 1968, leading to her decommissioning. **USS John W. Weeks (DD-701)** was also a Fletcher-class destroyer, commissioned in 1944. She served in the Pacific during the final phases of World War II, supporting carrier strikes and bombardments against Japanese targets. After the war, the John W. Weeks remained in active service, participating in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) was a Commencement Bay-class escort carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1945. Although she missed combat in World War II, Badoeng Strait played a significant role during the Korean War, providing vital air support for United Nations forces, including close air support and anti-submarine operations. The carrier participated in numerous combat missions, earning two battle stars for her Korean War service. Decommissioned in 1957, USS Badoeng Strait was ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1960.

USS Balch (DD-363) was a Porter-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1936. Named after Admiral George Beall Balch, she served prominently during World War II. Balch participated in key operations including the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway, and the Aleutian Islands Campaign, excelling in escort and rescue duties. After earning six battle stars for her wartime service, she was decommissioned in October 1945 and sold for scrap the following year.

**USS Baseline (AG-68)** was a miscellaneous auxiliary ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Originally built as a Liberty ship named *SS George W. Woodward*, she was acquired and converted by the Navy in 1944. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, USS Baseline provided logistic and support services to advanced bases and fleet units during the final year of the war. After the conflict ended, she continued supporting occupation forces before being decommissioned and returned to the Maritime Commission in 1946.

USS Basilone (DD-824) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1949, named in honor of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Throughout her service, USS Basilone participated in numerous Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments with the 6th Fleet. The ship played a significant role during the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and provided naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War. After nearly three decades of active duty, USS Basilone was decommissioned in November 1977 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy.