USS Cacapon (AO-52)

USS Cacapon (AO-52) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, providing vital fuel support to combat ships during major operations such as the invasions of the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. After the war, USS Cacapon continued to serve during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring the Navy's mobility and effectiveness through underway replenishments. The ship was decommissioned in 1973, after three decades of distinguished service supporting U.S. naval operations worldwide.