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**USS Castor (AKS-1)** was a Castor-class general stores issue ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1940. She provided vital logistics support throughout World War II, supplying fleet units during major Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal and Okinawa. After the war, Castor continued service during the Korean War, ensuring the steady flow of supplies to U.S. and allied forces. **USS Vega (AF-59)**, a stores ship commissioned in 1955, succeeded Castor in this vital role, supporting Navy operations through the Cold War and Vietnam War before her decommissioning in 1977. Both ships exemplified the essential role of naval logistics in sustaining combat operations worldwide.