USS Firedrake (AE-14)

USS Firedrake (AE-14) was a Mount Hood-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a vital role in the Pacific Theater, supplying ammunition to combat ships engaged in major operations such as the Philippines and Okinawa campaigns. After the war, Firedrake saw multiple recommissionings, supporting fleet operations during the Korean War and providing crucial logistics support throughout the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1971, having earned multiple battle stars for her service across three major conflicts.