USS JARRETT

• Namesake: USS Jarrett (FFG-33) was named after Vice Admiral Harry B. Jarrett, a decorated World War II destroyer commander and later a key naval leader in the Pacific Theater. • Class: USS Jarrett was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, one of the most widely used frigate classes in the US Navy during the late 20th century. • Commissioning: She was commissioned on 2 July 1983 at San Diego, California, and served the US Navy for 30 years. • Persian Gulf Service: Jarrett played a critical role in Operation Earnest Will, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War in the late 1980s. • Friendly Fire Incident: In 1987, during the Iran-Iraq War, Jarrett's Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) mistakenly fired on and severely damaged the USS Stark (FFG-31) during a combat exercise, a rare and serious friendly fire event. • Operation Desert Storm: She participated in the 1991 Gulf War, conducting maritime interception operations and supporting coalition naval efforts in the Persian Gulf. • Drug Interdiction: In the 1990s, Jarrett was deployed in counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific, intercepting illegal drug shipments headed for the United States. • Hollywood Appearance: USS Jarrett appeared as the fictional USS Reuben James in the 1990 film "The Hunt for Red October," helping to portray a naval boarding scene. • Decommissioning: Jarrett was decommissioned on 21 April 2011 after nearly three decades of service, and was later scrapped. • Legacy: The ship and her crew received multiple awards and commendations during her service, including the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Navy "E" Ribbon.