USS Procyon (AF-61)

USS Procyon (AF-61) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1961. Originally built as the SS Flying Scud in 1942, she was acquired and converted by the Navy to provide underway replenishment of food, refrigerated stores, and other supplies to fleet units at sea. Procyon served extensively in the Pacific, supporting U.S. naval operations during the Vietnam War by ensuring sustained logistical support for combat and auxiliary vessels. After nearly a decade of service, USS Procyon was decommissioned in 1972 and later scrapped, having played a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of the fleet.