USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF-1066)

USS Marvin Shields (FF-1066) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971, named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Construction Mechanic Marvin Glenn Shields. Throughout her service, Marvin Shields operated primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises, escort missions, and multinational operations. The frigate played a significant role during the Cold War, supporting U.S. interests and conducting patrols near Asia and the Middle East. Decommissioned in 1992, Marvin Shields was later transferred to the Mexican Navy, where she served as ARM Abasolo (F-21).