USS Canisteo (AO-99)

USS Canisteo (AO-99) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1945. Serving primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, Canisteo provided vital underway replenishment support to U.S. and allied ships during the early Cold War, including operations in the Mediterranean and participation in NATO exercises. The ship also aided in the U.S. response to crises such as the Suez Crisis and the Lebanon intervention in 1958. After decades of service, Canisteo was decommissioned in 1989, marking the end of a distinguished career supporting naval operations around the globe.