USS Badger (FF-1071)

USS Badger (FF-1071) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 1, 1970. Named in honor of Commodore Oscar C. Badger and his father, USS Badger served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous operations, including escort duties, anti-submarine warfare exercises, and deployments to the Western Pacific during the Vietnam War era. The ship earned recognition for its service in supporting fleet operations and maintaining maritime security during the Cold War. After over two decades of active service, USS Badger was decommissioned on December 20, 1991, and later scrapped in 2000.