USS Paracutin

**USS Paracutin (AE-18)** was a Mount Hood-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built towards the end of World War II, she was designed to carry and transfer ammunition to warships at sea, ensuring sustained naval operations. After serving in the Pacific during the late stages of the war and the immediate post-war period, USS Paracutin continued to support fleet activities during the Korean War, providing vital logistics support. She was decommissioned in 1969, having played a crucial role in maintaining the Navy’s operational readiness during her service.