USS Walbash (AOR-5)

USS Wabash (AOR-5) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to provide at-sea logistical support, Wabash supplied fuel, ammunition, and stores to carrier battle groups and other naval vessels, significantly enhancing fleet endurance. Throughout her service, Wabash participated in critical operations including the Vietnam War, Cold War deployments, and exercises in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1994 after over two decades of service, having played a vital role in sustaining U.S. naval operations worldwide.