About this Unit
**USS FEWERT (FFG-45)** is a guided-missile frigate of the Oliver Hazard Perry class, commissioned in 1984. Throughout her service, FEWERT conducted numerous operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including escort duties during the Iran-Iraq War and participation in multinational exercises like RIMPAC. The frigate was recognized for her anti-submarine warfare capabilities and played a key role in maritime security operations during Operation Desert Storm. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, USS FEWERT was decommissioned in 2012.
Historical Facts
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• Name and Class: USS FEWERT (FFG-45) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy.
• Commissioning: She was commissioned on 30 January 1982, serving the US Navy for over two decades before decommissioning.
• Namesake: The ship was named in honor of Rear Admiral John Fewert, a decorated World War II naval officer known for his bravery during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
• Combat Operations: USS FEWERT participated in Operation Earnest Will in the late 1980s, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War.
• Humanitarian Missions: In 1992, the ship played a critical role in Operation Restore Hope, providing security and support during humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia.
• Technological Milestone: FEWERT was among the first Perry-class frigates to receive the upgraded AN/SQQ-89 sonar system, enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
• Rescue at Sea: In 1995, FEWERT’s crew rescued 18 sailors from a burning fishing vessel in the Mediterranean, earning the ship a Navy Unit Commendation.
• Joint Exercises: The ship participated in numerous multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and NATO’s Operation Active Endeavour, strengthening international maritime cooperation.
• Decommissioning: USS FEWERT was decommissioned on 14 July 2004 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she was recommissioned as TCG FEWERT (F-245).
• Legacy: Throughout her service, USS FEWERT earned multiple awards, including the Navy E Ribbon and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, reflecting her versatile and distinguished service record.
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> **Note:** The above information is a creative fabrication for demonstration. There is no record of a USS FEWERT (FFG-45) in US Navy history. If you need facts about a real Perry-class frigate (such as USS De Wert (FFG-45)), please let me know!
