USS Ticonderoga (CV-14)

USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1944. She played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in key operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and strikes against the Japanese home islands. After the war, Ticonderoga was modernized and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing crucial air support and earning multiple battle stars. Decommissioned in 1973, the ship left a distinguished legacy through decades of service and combat operations.