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About USS LOUIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

USS LOUIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, named in honor of the legendary Marine Corps General Lewis "Chesty" Puller. Commissioned on April 17, 1982, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting operations that included escort duties, drug interdiction missions, and participation in multinational exercises. The frigate played a key role in supporting U.S. interests during the latter years of the Cold War, as well as in regional stability operations. USS LOUIS B. PULLER was decommissioned on September 18, 1998, and later transferred to the Egyptian Navy.

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About USS LOUIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

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• Namesake: USS LOUIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) was named after Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, renowned for his service in World War II and the Korean War. • Class: The ship was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate, a class known for its versatility in anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. • Commissioning: USS LOUIS B. PULLER was commissioned on 17 April 1982 at Todd Pacific Shipyards in San Pedro, California. • Service Highlights: The frigate participated in numerous operations during the Cold War, including escort duties and exercises with allied navies, contributing to U.S. presence in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. • Humanitarian Missions: The ship was involved in several humanitarian operations, including providing assistance to refugees and disaster-stricken areas in the Pacific region. • Namesake Interaction: The ship’s sponsor was Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, the widow of the namesake general, who christened the ship during its launching ceremony in 1981. • Decommissioning: USS LOUIS B. PULLER was decommissioned on 18 September 1998, after 16 years of service with the U.S. Navy. • International Service: After decommissioning, the ship was transferred to Egypt under the Security Assistance Program and renamed Taba (F916). • Crest Symbolism: The ship’s crest featured a bulldog, a nod to General Puller’s nickname “the Marine’s Marine” and his legendary tenacity. • Legacy: The USS LOUIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) is one of only a few U.S. Navy ships to be named after a Marine, reflecting Puller’s extraordinary impact on U.S. military history.