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**USS FEWERT (FFG-45)** is a guided-missile frigate of the Oliver Hazard Perry class, commissioned in 1984. Throughout her service, FEWERT conducted numerous operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including escort duties during the Iran-Iraq War and participation in multinational exercises like RIMPAC. The frigate was recognized for her anti-submarine warfare capabilities and played a key role in maritime security operations during Operation Desert Storm. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, USS FEWERT was decommissioned in 2012.

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 14, 1995. Named in honor of Lieutenant William Charles Fitzgerald, the ship has participated in numerous operations, exercises, and patrols, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet. On June 17, 2017, Fitzgerald was involved in a fatal collision with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan, resulting in significant damage and the loss of seven sailors. After extensive repairs and upgrades, the ship returned to active service in April 2020, continuing its role in promoting maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Force (MSO-445) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Designed for ocean-going mine countermeasure operations, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in exercises and deployments that included support during the Vietnam War. The ship was involved in various operations to ensure safe passage for allied vessels by detecting and removing naval mines. After decades of distinguished service, USS Force was decommissioned in 1992 and subsequently stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Fort Mandan (LSD-21) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned on October 31, 1945. Originally intended for service in World War II, she was completed too late to see combat in that conflict. Throughout her career, Fort Mandan participated in numerous amphibious exercises, NATO operations, and Cold War deployments, including service in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The ship was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Nafkratousa (L153) until her retirement.

USS George K. Mackenzie (DD-836) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1945. Named after Rear Admiral George K. Mackenzie, the ship served with distinction during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Throughout the Vietnam War, the destroyer conducted patrols, participated in search and rescue operations, and supported shore bombardments. After nearly three decades of service, USS George K. Mackenzie was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Republic of China Navy.

USS Gravely (DDG-107) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, named in honor of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., the first African American to command a U.S. Navy warship and achieve flag rank. Commissioned on November 20, 2010, USS Gravely has participated in numerous operations, including NATO exercises and maritime security missions in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The ship has deployed with carrier strike groups, provided ballistic missile defense, and supported anti-piracy operations. USS Gravely continues to serve as a vital asset, demonstrating advanced naval capabilities and international cooperation.

USS Grayback (SSG-574) was a Grayback-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Originally designed as a guided missile submarine, she was equipped to launch Regulus I and II nuclear cruise missiles, serving as a critical component of the Navy's early sea-based strategic deterrent during the Cold War. In the mid-1960s, Grayback was converted to serve as an amphibious transport submarine, supporting special operations and covert missions, including carrying SEAL teams and UDT personnel. She remained active until her decommissioning in 1984, after which she was eventually sunk as a target in 1986.

USS Guitarro (SSN-665) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1972. Notably, during its construction, the submarine partially sank at the pier in 1969 due to a mishap with ballast tanks, but was salvaged, repaired, and completed. Throughout its service, Guitarro conducted numerous Cold War patrols, intelligence-gathering missions, and participated in fleet exercises to counter Soviet naval threats. After over two decades of operational service, the submarine was decommissioned in 1992 and later scrapped as part of the Navy’s recycling program.

USS Gyatt (DDG-1) began her service as a Gearing-class destroyer, commissioned in 1945 at the close of World War II. In the 1950s, she made history by becoming the first guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy after being converted and redesignated as DDG-1 in 1956. Gyatt was fitted with Terrier surface-to-air missiles, serving as a test platform for advanced missile systems and new naval technologies. She remained active in various training and evaluation roles until her decommissioning in 1969, leaving a legacy as a pioneering ship in the evolution of naval warfare.