USS Taconic (AGC-17:LCC-17)

USS Taconic (AGC-17/LCC-17) was a Mount McKinley-class amphibious force command ship commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1946. Designed to serve as a floating headquarters, Taconic played a critical role in coordinating amphibious operations and command communications during her service. She operated primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in major exercises, NATO operations, and serving as flagship for amphibious forces. Decommissioned in January 1969, USS Taconic contributed significantly to the Navy’s post-World War II amphibious and command capabilities.