USS Neosho (AO-143)

USS Neosho (AO-143) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Designed to support underway replenishment operations, Neosho played a crucial role in refueling ships at sea, enhancing the Navy's global reach during the Cold War. The vessel participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including Mediterranean and Atlantic operations, supporting both peacetime and crisis response missions. After decades of distinguished service, USS Neosho was decommissioned in 1992 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.