USS Ponchatoula (AO-148)

USS **Ponchatoula (AO-148)** was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to refuel ships at sea, she played a vital support role during major operations, including the Vietnam War, where she serviced aircraft carriers and other vessels off the coast of Southeast Asia. Throughout her career, Ponchatoula participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific, earning multiple awards for her service. Decommissioned in 1992, she was later transferred to the Maritime Administration and eventually scrapped, leaving behind a distinguished legacy of logistical excellence.