USS Oklahoma City

• The USS Oklahoma City was a light cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944 during World War II. • During the war, the USS Oklahoma City participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa. • After the war, the ship was decommissioned in 1947 but was reactivated in 1960 and converted into a guided missile cruiser. • In 1987, the USS Oklahoma City was involved in the Iran-Iraq War, providing naval gunfire support for Kuwaiti tankers under attack by Iranian forces. • The ship was decommissioned for the final time in 1979 and was eventually sunk as a target in 1999 during a training exercise. • During its service, the USS Oklahoma City received two battle stars for its actions during World War II and two Navy Unit Commendations for its service in Vietnam. • The ship was nicknamed the "OK City" by its crew members and earned a reputation for being a highly effective and versatile vessel. • In 1945, the USS Oklahoma City became the first American warship to enter Tokyo Bay after the surrender of Japan, leading the way for the Allied occupation of the country. • Throughout its service, the USS Oklahoma City carried out a wide range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to providing humanitarian aid during natural disasters. • The legacy of the USS Oklahoma City lives on through the memories of its crew members and the historical records of its distinguished service in the U.S. Navy.