USS HAWES (FFG-53)

USS HAWES (FFG-53) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 9 February 1985. Named after Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes, a distinguished World War II hero, the ship served in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and the Atlantic. Throughout her service, HAWES conducted maritime security operations, anti-submarine warfare, and participated in multinational exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. After nearly three decades of service, USS HAWES was decommissioned on 10 December 2010.