USS Rainier (AOE-7)

USS Rainier (AOE-7) was a Sacramento-class fast combat support ship commissioned into the United States Navy on January 21, 1995. Designed to provide rapid underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies, Rainier played a crucial logistical role supporting carrier strike groups and other naval vessels. The ship served in various operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf, enhancing fleet operational readiness. Rainier was decommissioned on August 29, 2003, and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command as USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7), continuing her service as a vital replenishment asset.