USS Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7

The USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) was the lead ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigates, commissioned by the United States Navy on December 17, 1977. Named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812, the ship was designed for anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare missions, serving as a versatile escort in carrier and amphibious strike groups. Throughout her service, FFG-7 participated in numerous operations, including Cold War patrols and Middle East deployments, showcasing the class's reliability and adaptability. Decommissioned on September 20, 1997, the USS Oliver Hazard Perry set the standard for a class of ships that served the U.S. and allied navies for decades.