USS Salamonie (AO-26)

USS Salamonie (AO-26) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role by refueling warships at sea in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supporting key operations such as the invasions of North Africa and Normandy, as well as campaigns in the Pacific. Salamonie continued her vital logistics missions during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, ensuring fleet mobility and readiness. After decades of distinguished service, USS Salamonie was decommissioned in 1968.