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• USS Brumby (DE-1044) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned in 1965 and named after Admiral Frank H. Brumby, a distinguished U.S. Navy officer who served during World War I and II. • USS Brumby served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations and NATO exercises throughout the Cold War era. • Brumby's key mission was submarine hunting, equipped with advanced sonar systems and ASROC (Anti-Submarine Rocket) launchers, reflecting Cold War naval priorities. • In 1972, Brumby participated in UNITAS XIII, a series of joint naval exercises with South American navies, enhancing US-Latin American military cooperation. • The USS Brumby was transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1993, where she served as TCG Zafer (F-253) until 2002, extending her operational life. • USS Ware (DD-865) was a Gearing-class destroyer named after Seaman William Ware, who was killed in action during the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942. • USS Ware was commissioned in 1945 and saw service in World War II, though too late for major combat, and was later heavily involved in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. • During the Vietnam War, Ware provided naval gunfire support for ground troops and participated in Operation Sea Dragon, targeting enemy logistics along the coast. • USS Ware was part of the NASA recovery force and assisted in the recovery of Gemini and Apollo space missions, highlighting the Navy’s role in space exploration. • Both ships were known for their versatility and long service lives, with the Brumby serving for nearly three decades and the Ware participating in multiple major conflicts and missions before being decommissioned in 1974.