USS Suribachi (AE-21)

USS Suribachi (AE-21) was a Suribachi-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named after the iconic Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, the vessel played a critical role in supplying ammunition and explosives to the fleet during both peacetime operations and periods of conflict. Throughout her service, she supported U.S. naval operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including support missions during the Vietnam War. USS Suribachi was decommissioned in 1994 after nearly four decades of service, leaving behind a legacy of vital logistical support to the U.S. Navy.