USS SANTA BARBARA AE28

USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on July 11, 1970. Designed to carry and deliver munitions and explosives to fleet ships underway, she played a crucial logistical role during the Cold War and participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The ship supported carrier battle groups and NATO allies, ensuring combat readiness with efficient underway replenishment. USS SANTA BARBARA was decommissioned on December 30, 1998, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.