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USS Badger (FF-1071) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 1, 1970. Named in honor of Commodore Oscar C. Badger and his father, USS Badger served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous operations, including escort duties, anti-submarine warfare exercises, and deployments to the Western Pacific during the Vietnam War era. The ship earned recognition for its service in supporting fleet operations and maintaining maritime security during the Cold War. After over two decades of active service, USS Badger was decommissioned on December 20, 1991, and later scrapped in 2000.

USS BELKNAP (DLG-26/CG-26) was commissioned in 1964 as a guided missile frigate and later reclassified as a guided missile cruiser in 1975. Serving as the lead ship of her class, BELKNAP participated in key operations during the Vietnam War and provided vital support in the Mediterranean as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. The ship is notably remembered for a devastating collision with USS JOHN F. KENNEDY in 1975, which resulted in a major fire and significant damage. After extensive repairs and modernization, BELKNAP returned to service, eventually serving as the Sixth Fleet flagship before being decommissioned in 1995.

USS Bradley (DE-1041) was a Garcia-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1965. Named after Lieutenant Commander Willis W. Bradley, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served extensively during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Throughout her service, USS Bradley participated in numerous operations in the Western Pacific, contributing to fleet readiness and regional security. Decommissioned in 1988, she was later transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where she served as Pernambuco (D30) until her final decommissioning.

USS Cascade (AD-16) was a destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1943. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet during World War II, she provided crucial maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other vessels throughout major campaigns, including operations in the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and Philippines. After the war, Cascade continued her service during the Korean War and into the Cold War, supporting the fleet in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. She was decommissioned in 1974 after more than three decades of distinguished service.

USS Connole (FF-1056) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on August 30, 1969. Named in honor of Lieutenant Commander David R. Connole, she was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War era. The ship deployed extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises, patrols, and escort missions. After over two decades of service, USS Connole was decommissioned on August 30, 1992, and later transferred to Greece, where she served as the ELLI (F450).

USS Conolly (DD-979) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on February 14, 1978. Named after Admiral Richard L. Conolly, the ship served as a multi-mission destroyer, specializing in anti-submarine warfare but also capable of surface and air defense operations. Throughout her career, Conolly participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. After over two decades of service, USS Conolly was decommissioned on September 18, 1998, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2009.

USS Cowpens (CG-63) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the pivotal American Revolutionary War Battle of Cowpens, the ship has played a significant role in various operations, including supporting combat missions during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its service, USS Cowpens has participated in numerous multinational exercises, maritime security operations, and has conducted freedom of navigation patrols in the Western Pacific. The ship is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet.

USS Du Pont (DD-941) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1957. Named after Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, she served actively during the Cold War, participating in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments. The destroyer saw action in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and participating in operations off the coast of Southeast Asia. USS Du Pont was decommissioned in March 1983 after over 25 years of service and was eventually scrapped in 1992.

USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Named after Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, the ship served prominently during the Cold War, participating in various Atlantic and Mediterranean operations, including NATO exercises and crisis response missions. During her service, Forrest Sherman was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine and provided support during the Lebanon Crisis of 1958. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1982 and later used as a test ship before being sunk as a target in 2012.