USS Plate AO-187

USS Plate (AO-187) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy. Built in the late stages of the Cold War, her primary mission was to provide underway replenishment of fuel and supplies to deployed naval forces, enhancing their operational range and endurance. Throughout her service, USS Plate supported various fleet exercises and operations, often serving with carrier strike groups and amphibious readiness groups in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. The vessel was eventually decommissioned as newer logistics ships entered service, marking the end of her vital support role in U.S. naval operations.