Marine USS Hancock (CV:CVA-19)

USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the U.S. Navy in April 1944. During World War II, she participated in major Pacific operations, including strikes on the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands, earning four battle stars. After modernization, Hancock served during the Korean War era and played a prominent role in the Vietnam War, launching air strikes and supporting ground forces. The carrier was decommissioned in 1976 after over three decades of distinguished service.