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USS John S. McCain (DDG-36)
U.S. Navy
The USS John S. McCain (DDG-36) was a Mitscher-class destroyer, originally commissioned as DL-3 (destroyer leader) in 1953 and later reclassified as a guided missile destroyer in 1969. Named after Admiral John S. McCain, Sr., the ship served extensively with the U.S. Pacific Fleet, taking part in a variety of operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War where it provided naval gunfire support and plane guard duties. The McCain earned several commendations for its service during this period. The ship was decommissioned in 1978 and subsequently scrapped, marking the end of its distinguished career.
USS JOUETT(CG29)
U.S. Navy
USS Jouett (CG-29) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1966. Named after Rear Admiral James Edward Jouett, the ship served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and acting as a radar picket. Throughout the Cold War, Jouett participated in numerous exercises and operations, demonstrating advanced anti-air and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later expended as a target during naval exercises in 2007.
USS Keppler (DD-765)
U.S. Navy
USS Keppler (DD-765) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1947. Named in honor of Boatswain's Mate Reinhardt J. Keppler, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served during the Cold War, providing anti-submarine and escort duties in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Keppler participated in the Korean War, supporting United Nations operations and conducting shore bombardments. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1972, later transferred to Turkey, and served as TCG Tınaztepe (D-355) until 1982.
USS KLONDIKE AR22
U.S. Navy
USS L.Y. Spear
U.S. Navy
USS Laffey (DD-724)
U.S. Navy
USS Laffey (DD-724) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1944. She played a pivotal role during World War II, notably surviving an intense kamikaze attack at Okinawa on April 16, 1945, where she earned the nickname "The Ship That Would Not Die." Laffey also provided anti-aircraft and gunfire support during the Normandy Invasion and later served during the Korean War. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1975 and is now preserved as a museum ship in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
USS Leary (DD-879)
U.S. Navy
USS Leary (DD-879) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Initially deployed on postwar operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, Leary later underwent conversion to a radar picket destroyer (DDR-879) during the early Cold War, enhancing her air defense capabilities. Throughout her service, she participated in various NATO exercises, crisis responses such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and routine patrols to project American naval presence. After nearly three decades of active duty, USS Leary was decommissioned in 1973 and subsequently transferred to the Pakistani Navy, where she served as Shah Jahan.
USS LEONARD F. MASON
U.S. Navy
USS LINDENWALD
U.S. Navy
USS LINDENWALD LSD-6
U.S. Navy
USS Macdonough (DDG-39)
U.S. Navy
USS Macdonough (DDG-39) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1959. Named after Commodore Thomas Macdonough, the ship played a vital role during the Cold War, serving primarily with the Atlantic Fleet. Macdonough participated in key operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine in 1962 and undertook multiple Mediterranean deployments with the Sixth Fleet. After three decades of service, the USS Macdonough was decommissioned in 1992 and subsequently scrapped.
uss mahan ddg42
U.S. Navy
USS McCloy (DE-1038)
U.S. Navy
USS McCloy (DE-1038) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Chief Boatswain’s Mate John McCloy, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War era. McCloy participated in numerous NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and Atlantic patrols, contributing to joint operations and maritime security. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1988 and later transferred to the Egyptian Navy.
USS MEREDITH (DD-890)
U.S. Navy
USS MITCHER
U.S. Navy
USS MULLINNIX DD944
U.S. Navy
USS New (DD-818)
U.S. Navy
USS New (DD-818) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946. Named after Rear Admiral Spencer S. New, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in a variety of operations including Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, NATO exercises, and antisubmarine warfare missions. USS New also provided naval gunfire support during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, earning several battle stars for her service. After decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to South Korea, where she served as ROKS Taejon (DD-918).
USS NEW DDE818
U.S. Navy
USS NEWMAN K PERRY DD883
U.S. Navy
USS NEWPORT
U.S. Navy
USS Ogden LPD5
U.S. Navy
USS OGLETHORPE AKA100
U.S. Navy
USS PARLE
U.S. Navy
USS Parsons (DDG 33)
U.S. Navy
USS Parsons (DDG 33) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1961. Originally built as a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer (DD-949), she was converted and re-designated as a guided missile destroyer in 1966. Throughout her service, Parsons participated in major operations during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. The ship continued to serve in the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1982, after which she was eventually scrapped.