USS Pawcatuck (AO-108)

USS Pawcatuck (AO-108) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide vital underway replenishment of fuel and supplies to naval vessels, she served extensively during the Cold War, supporting both Atlantic and Mediterranean operations. Pawcatuck participated in numerous NATO exercises and played a crucial logistical role during events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis. She continued her service until being decommissioned in 1975, after nearly three decades of distinguished support to the fleet.