USS Lang DE 1060

• USS Lang (DE-1060): The USS Lang was a Knox-class destroyer escort, later reclassified as a frigate (FF-1060), serving the United States Navy. • Namesake: The ship was named in honor of John Lang, a sailor who received the Medal of Honor for his valor during the American Civil War. • Launch and Commission: USS Lang was launched on February 17, 1967, at Avondale Shipyards in Louisiana, and commissioned on March 28, 1970. • Vietnam War Service: Lang served in the Vietnam War, participating in gunfire support and escort missions, providing vital support to U.S. operations in the region. • Anti-Submarine Role: As a Knox-class ship, Lang was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, equipped with advanced sonar and ASW weapons for its time. • Global Deployments: Over her career, Lang conducted deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, representing the U.S. Navy in multiple international exercises and operations. • Rescue Operations: In 1979, USS Lang assisted in the rescue of Vietnamese refugees, known as "boat people," demonstrating her crew’s humanitarian commitment. • Upgrades: The ship received significant upgrades during her career, including improved electronic warfare suites and the installation of a helicopter hangar for LAMPS helicopters. • Decommissioning: Lang was decommissioned on December 12, 1991, after over two decades of service, and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on January 11, 1995. • Final Fate: The ship was sunk as a target during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California in August 2002, providing valuable data for future naval operations.