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USS Caliente (AO-53) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Throughout World War II, she provided vital underway replenishment to combat ships in the Pacific theater, supporting major operations from the Marianas to Okinawa. After the war, Caliente continued her service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, supplying fuel to naval forces engaged in combat and patrol duties. Decommissioned in 1973, USS Caliente earned multiple battle stars for her distinguished service across three decades and several major conflicts.

The **USS Calvert (APA-32)** was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role in major amphibious assaults, including landings in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Pacific campaigns such as Leyte and Okinawa. After the war, Calvert participated in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American troops from overseas. She was reactivated for service during the Korean War and later supported operations in the early years of the Vietnam War, serving honorably until her decommissioning in 1966.

USS Cape St. George (CG-71) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on 12 June 1993. Named after the 1943 Battle of Cape St. George in the Pacific Theater of World War II, the ship has participated in multiple major operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. USS Cape St. George played a significant role in Tomahawk missile strikes and maritime security operations, earning several unit commendations for its service. The ship is renowned for being the first U.S. Navy vessel to engage enemy targets using Tomahawk missiles in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

USS Chemung (AO-30) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Throughout World War II, Chemung played a vital role in fueling Allied warships during major Pacific campaigns, including operations in the Gilbert, Marshall, and Mariana Islands. After the war, she continued to support naval operations during the Korean War and later in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. Chemung was decommissioned in 1970, after nearly three decades of distinguished service providing logistical support to the fleet.

USS Chevalier (DD-805) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Lieutenant Commander Godfrey Chevalier, a pioneer in naval aviation, the ship served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in bombardments, screening operations, and rescue missions. After the war, Chevalier took part in Korean War operations, providing gunfire support and escort services. The destroyer continued to serve through the Cold War before being decommissioned in 1975 and later transferred to South Korea.

USS Chilula (AT-153) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built at the Charleston Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company in South Carolina, she served during the final months of World War II, providing towing and salvage services for the Atlantic Fleet. After the war, Chilula continued her support duties, assisting in fleet operations along the East Coast and in the Caribbean. The vessel was decommissioned in 1971 and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register, concluding over two decades of distinguished service.

USS Cushing (DD-797) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and supporting amphibious landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Cushing operated in the Far East and later served during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Decommissioned in 1960, USS Cushing earned six battle stars for her World War II service and two for the Korean War.

USS Decatur (DDG 73) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on August 29, 1998. Named after Commodore Stephen Decatur, the ship has participated in numerous deployments, supporting operations such as Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. USS Decatur has conducted a variety of missions, including ballistic missile defense, anti-piracy patrols, and freedom of navigation operations in the Pacific and Middle East. The ship has received multiple awards for excellence and remains an active unit in the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

USS Delta (AR-9) was a repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1941, she provided crucial maintenance and repair support to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Pearl Harbor, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines. After serving through the war, Delta continued to support naval operations during the Korean War and later in peacetime activities. She was decommissioned in 1970, having earned multiple battle stars for her dedicated service.