USS Kilauea (AE-26)

USS Kilauea (AE-26) was the lead ship of the Kilauea-class ammunition ships in the United States Navy, commissioned on August 10, 1968. Designed to transport and transfer ammunition and explosives to combat ships at sea, she played a vital logistical role during the Vietnam War and later in the Gulf War. Throughout her service, USS Kilauea supported various fleet operations, ensuring combat readiness for U.S. naval forces worldwide. The ship was decommissioned on October 18, 1996, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.