USN

USS Edward McDonnell (FF-1043) was a Garcia-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on February 15, 1965. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (junior grade) Edward Orrick McDonnell, the ship primarily served in anti-submarine warfare and escort missions throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. The vessel participated in numerous NATO exercises, patrols, and showed the flag operations, contributing to the deterrence posture of the U.S. Navy. After over two decades of service, USS Edward McDonnell was decommissioned on September 30, 1988, and later scrapped.

USS Fife (DD-991) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1980. Named after Admiral James Fife, Jr., the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, providing anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities. USS Fife participated in major exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Operation Desert Storm, where she enforced maritime sanctions against Iraq. After over two decades of distinguished service, USS Fife was decommissioned in 2003 and subsequently sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.

USS Finback (SSN-670) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on February 4, 1970. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions during the Cold War, she conducted numerous patrols and participated in fleet exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Finback played a significant role in supporting U.S. naval operations, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities, and maintaining a strategic deterrent presence. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on March 28, 1997.

USS FISKE (DDR-842) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1945, named in honor of Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske. Initially serving in the Atlantic Fleet, she participated in numerous training exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments during the early years of the Cold War. In 1952, FISKE was converted to a radar picket destroyer (DDR), enhancing her capabilities in air defense and surveillance missions. She continued her service through the Vietnam War era before being decommissioned in September 1980 and later transferred to Turkey.

USS Fletcher (DD-445) was the lead ship of the Fletcher-class destroyers in the United States Navy, commissioned in June 1942. She saw extensive action during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in major battles such as Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Fletcher earned fifteen battle stars for her World War II service, making her one of the most decorated destroyers of the war. After the war, she served in training and reserve roles before being decommissioned in 1969 and eventually scrapped.

USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on August 8, 1987. Named after the historic fort in Baltimore, Maryland, the ship was designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles with embarked Marines during amphibious operations. Throughout its service, Fort McHenry participated in numerous deployments, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions such as tsunami relief in Indonesia in 2005. After over three decades of active service supporting global naval operations, USS Fort McHenry was decommissioned on March 27, 2021.

USS Gettysburg (CG-64) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the pivotal Civil War battle, Gettysburg has participated in numerous operations, including enforcement of United Nations sanctions, counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean, and deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, enabling advanced air, surface, and subsurface warfare capabilities. Over its service, USS Gettysburg has been recognized for excellence in battle readiness and has played a key role in multi-national naval exercises and maritime security operations.

USS Glennon (DD-840) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1945, named after Rear Admiral James H. Glennon. Though commissioned too late for World War II combat, Glennon played a significant role during the Cold War era, participating in NATO exercises and serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet. The destroyer supported operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and aided in the recovery efforts for the Gemini space missions. USS Glennon was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Nearchos until 1993.

USS **Gunston Hall** (LSD-44) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1989. Named after the historic Virginia estate of George Mason, she is the second naval vessel to bear the name. Throughout her service, Gunston Hall has participated in numerous major operations, including humanitarian relief in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and support missions during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The ship is designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, serving as a critical asset in expeditionary warfare and joint operations worldwide.