USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116)

USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) was a Commencement Bay-class escort carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1945. Although she missed combat in World War II, Badoeng Strait played a significant role during the Korean War, providing vital air support for United Nations forces, including close air support and anti-submarine operations. The carrier participated in numerous combat missions, earning two battle stars for her Korean War service. Decommissioned in 1957, USS Badoeng Strait was ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1960.