Uss Wabash, A div

USS Wabash (AOR-5), a Wichita-class replenishment oiler, was commissioned into the United States Navy in November 1971. The ship's "A" Division was responsible for maintaining and operating the ship’s auxiliary machinery, including vital pumps, air conditioning, refrigeration, and steering gear, ensuring the vessel’s operational readiness during missions. Throughout her service, Wabash and her crew participated in numerous deployments, providing underway replenishment to fleet units during significant operations such as the Vietnam War and in the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific regions. The dedication and expertise of A Division were essential in supporting Wabash’s mission to sustain fleet operations at sea until her decommissioning in 1994.