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USS Tombigbee (AOG-11) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Serving throughout World War II, she supplied fuel to warships and remote bases in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations in locations such as the Solomon and Philippine Islands. After the war, Tombigbee continued to provide vital logistics support during the Korean War and later in the Vietnam War, demonstrating her versatility and endurance. Decommissioned in 1972, she was eventually transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Ariadni (A414).

USS Traverse County (LST-1160) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Designed for amphibious operations, she transported troops, vehicles, and equipment to support U.S. military operations worldwide. Traverse County participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, notably supporting NATO operations in the Mediterranean and providing logistical support during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1970 and later transferred to the Venezuelan Navy.

USS Truett (FF-1095) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1974 and named in honor of Quincy Harris Truett, a Navy radioman who was killed in action during World War II. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, Truett served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in NATO exercises and patrols throughout the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. The ship also took part in numerous UNITAS exercises, strengthening cooperation with South American navies. After nearly two decades of service, USS Truett was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to Taiwan, where she served as ROCS Fong Yang (FFG-933).

The USS Turner Joy (DD-951) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Named after Admiral Charles Turner Joy, she played a significant role in the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964, which escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Throughout the Vietnam conflict, Turner Joy provided naval gunfire support, performed carrier escort duties, and participated in search and rescue operations. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1982 and now serves as a museum ship in Bremerton, Washington.

USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 24 November 1984. Named in honor of General Alexander A. Vandegrift, the ship served in a variety of roles including escort duties, maritime interdiction, and multinational exercises. Over its three decades of service, Vandegrift conducted deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, participating in operations such as counter-narcotics patrols and supporting the Global War on Terrorism. The frigate was decommissioned on 15 February 2015, concluding a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy.

USS WALKE (DD-723) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1944. She served with distinction in World War II, participating in key operations such as the Normandy invasion, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Battle of Okinawa, where she survived a devastating kamikaze attack in June 1945. After the war, USS WALKE was modernized and saw combat again during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. The destroyer continued her service throughout the Cold War before being decommissioned in 1970, closing a remarkable chapter in U.S. naval history.

USS Washtenaw County (LST-1166) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Initially serving in the Atlantic Fleet, she was later transferred to the Pacific, where she played a prominent role in amphibious operations during the Vietnam War, including riverine and coastal logistics support. The ship earned multiple battle stars for her service in Vietnam, notably participating in operations such as Market Time and supporting the Mobile Riverine Force. Decommissioned in 1973, USS Washtenaw County was eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register and later repurposed for civilian use.

USS Watts (DD-567) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in May 1944. During World War II, Watts served in the Pacific Theater, providing anti-aircraft and anti-submarine screening for carrier task forces and supporting amphibious landings, including operations in the Philippines and Okinawa. The ship endured kamikaze attacks and performed vital rescue and escort missions. After the war, USS Watts was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in reserve, eventually being struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1971.

USS Westchester County (LST-1167) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Throughout her service, she played a vital role in amphibious operations, logistics support, and troop transport, especially during the Vietnam War. In October 1968, she suffered a devastating Viet Cong explosive attack while anchored in the My Tho River, resulting in significant casualties and damage—the deadliest single attack on a U.S. Navy ship during the Vietnam conflict. After years of distinguished service, USS Westchester County was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Republic of the Philippines.