USS George Philip (FFG-12)

USS George Philip (FFG-12) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on October 10, 1980. Named in honor of Rear Admiral George Philip Jr., the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting operations ranging from anti-submarine warfare to escort duties. Throughout its service, USS George Philip participated in a variety of exercises and deployments, including operations in the Western Pacific and support missions during the Iran-Iraq War. The frigate was decommissioned on March 15, 2003, after over two decades of service, and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.