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USS Ainsworth (FF-1090) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1973. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, she served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous NATO exercises and deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Throughout her service, USS Ainsworth played a key role in Cold War operations, escort duties, and joint naval exercises with allied nations. She was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Ege (F-256).

USS Bolster (ARS-38) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built in Everett, Washington, she served during the final months of World War II, providing salvage, towing, and repair services in the Pacific Theater. Bolster continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, supporting naval operations by assisting damaged vessels and clearing harbors. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later became a museum ship in California.

USS Bushnell (AS-15) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1943. During World War II, she provided vital maintenance, repair, and logistical support to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, particularly at bases such as Pearl Harbor, Midway, and Guam. After the war, Bushnell continued her service during the Cold War, supporting submarine operations from various locations, including Key West, Florida. She was decommissioned in 1970 after nearly three decades of service, having played a significant role in sustaining the Navy’s submarine fleet through two major eras.

USS Callaghan (DDG-994) was a Kidd-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1981. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, a World War II hero, the ship specialized in air defense and multi-threat warfare. During her service, Callaghan operated primarily in the Pacific and Middle East, participating in exercises, patrols, and escort duties, including operations during the Iran-Iraq War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1998 and later sold to Taiwan, where she serves as ROCS Su Ao (DDG-1802).

USS Comstock (LSD-19) is a dock landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1945. Named after the Comstock Lode of Nevada, the ship played a vital role in the closing months of World War II, supporting amphibious operations in the Pacific. After the war, USS Comstock participated in the Korean War, providing essential logistic and landing support for United Nations forces. The vessel continued to serve through the Vietnam War and Cold War era before being decommissioned in 1976, earning multiple battle stars for its distinguished service.

USS Cone (DD-866) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Hutch I. Cone, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, including deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean with the 6th Fleet. USS Cone participated in Korean War operations, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Ecuadorian Navy, where she served as BAE El Oro.

USS Conyngham (DDG-17) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Gustavus Conyngham, a Continental Navy officer, Conyngham served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in key Cold War operations and NATO exercises. The ship provided naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War and later played a role in Middle East peacekeeping during the 1980s. Following a fire onboard in 1990, USS Conyngham was decommissioned in 1990 and subsequently scrapped.

USS Coronado (LPD-11) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed to support amphibious assault operations, she transported Marines, equipment, and landing craft, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. In 1980, Coronado served as the flagship for Commander, U.S. Middle East Force during the Iran Hostage Crisis. Later, she was converted into an auxiliary command ship, serving as the flagship for the U.S. Third Fleet until her decommissioning in 2006.

USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 19, 1994. Named after Curtis D. Wilbur, the 43rd Secretary of the Navy, the ship has been primarily assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Over its service, USS Curtis Wilbur has participated in numerous multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and Foal Eagle, and has conducted freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea. The destroyer has also supported humanitarian missions and provided ballistic missile defense capabilities, showcasing the flexibility and strength of the U.S. Navy in the Indo-Pacific region.