USS Pyro (AE-24)

USS Pyro (AE-24) was a Nitro-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Designed to transport and deliver munitions to combat ships at sea, she played a crucial logistical role during the Vietnam War, ensuring the fleet remained supplied with vital ordnance. USS Pyro conducted numerous underway replenishments in the Western Pacific throughout the 1960s and 1970s, supporting U.S. naval operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1994 after over three decades of service, earning multiple awards for her contributions.