USS HANCOCK

The USS Hancock refers to several notable ships in United States Navy history, most famously the aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19). Commissioned in 1944 during World War II, Hancock participated in major Pacific Theater operations, including air strikes against Japanese forces in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The carrier earned four battle stars for her wartime service and later participated in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital air support and striking power. Decommissioned in 1976, the USS Hancock remains a symbol of U.S. naval strength and resilience through multiple conflicts.