USS San Diego (AFS-6)

USS San Diego (AFS-6) was a Mars-class combat stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy on May 24, 1969. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, stores, and munitions to fleet units, San Diego played a crucial logistical role during the Cold War, supporting operations in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The ship regularly participated in exercises and deployments with the U.S. Sixth Fleet, notably aiding naval readiness during tense periods such as the Yom Kippur War and various NATO operations. USS San Diego was decommissioned on August 11, 1993, after more than two decades of distinguished service.