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USS Barbey (FF-1088) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1972 and named in honor of Admiral Daniel E. Barbey. Throughout her service, Barbey conducted numerous operations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including deployments to the Western Pacific and participation in joint exercises with allied navies. She played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and escort missions during the Cold War, helping to safeguard U.S. and allied interests. USS Barbey was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she served as ROCS Hwai Yang (FFG-937).

USS Cadmus (AR-14) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide repair and maintenance support to destroyers and other small vessels, Cadmus served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous fleet exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and support during the Cold War era. The ship was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) under the Security Assistance Program.

USS Carr (FFG-52) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 27 July 1985. Named in honor of Gunner’s Mate Paul H. Carr, a World War II hero, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine and escort roles during the latter years of the Cold War and into the post-Cold War period. USS Carr participated in various multinational exercises, maritime security operations, and deployments to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle East. The frigate was decommissioned on 13 March 2013, concluding nearly 28 years of distinguished service.

USS Catamount (LSD-17) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Initially serving in the final stages of World War II, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East. During the Korean War, Catamount played a crucial role in amphibious operations, including the Inchon landings, and supported minesweeping activities. The ship continued service through the Vietnam War, providing logistical support and transporting troops and equipment before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Cavalier (APA-37) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in key amphibious operations in the Pacific, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. After the war, Cavalier assisted in occupation duties in Japan and later supported troop movements during the Korean War. She continued to serve with the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1968, earning multiple battle stars for her service.

USS Charles P. Cecil (DD-835) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Named in honor of Lieutenant Commander Charles P. Cecil, a naval aviator killed in action, the ship participated in numerous Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and patrols in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. During the Korean War, she provided gunfire support and conducted screening duties for aircraft carriers. The USS Charles P. Cecil continued active service into the Vietnam War era before being decommissioned and transferred to the Greek Navy in 1979, where she served as Apostolis (D216) until her final decommissioning.

USS Cimarron (AO-22) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1939. Serving extensively during World War II, she played a critical logistical role in the Pacific Theater, supplying fuel to warships during major operations including the Battles of Midway, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. Cimarron's efficiency and resilience under threat earned her twelve battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she continued to support naval operations during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1965.

USS Dewey (DDG-105) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, named in honor of Admiral George Dewey, hero of the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Commissioned on March 6, 2010, the Dewey has participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting missions such as maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and freedom of navigation operations. The ship has taken part in multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and joint operations with allied navies, enhancing interoperability and regional stability. Throughout its service, USS Dewey has exemplified the Navy's commitment to forward presence and rapid response capabilities.

USS *Florida* (SSBN-728) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on June 18, 1983. Designed for strategic deterrence, she originally carried Trident I and later Trident II nuclear missiles, operating as a vital leg of America's nuclear triad during the Cold War. In 2003, *Florida* began conversion to a guided missile submarine (SSGN), and by 2006 she was re-commissioned with the ability to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations. Since then, *USS Florida* has played a critical role in strike and special warfare missions, including participation in Operation Odyssey Dawn in 2011, launching Tomahawk missiles during the intervention in Libya.

USS Francis Hammond (DE-1067) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Named in honor of Hospitalman Francis C. Hammond, a Korean War Medal of Honor recipient, the ship primarily operated in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Francis Hammond participated in numerous exercises, anti-submarine warfare operations, and provided escort duties for carrier groups. The ship was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Republic of Turkey, where it served as TCG Derya (F-247).

USS Francis Marion (APA-249) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Named after the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the ship was designed to carry troops and equipment for amphibious assaults. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous training exercises, Cold War operations, and deployments with the Atlantic Fleet, including support for NATO operations and crisis response missions. The Francis Marion was decommissioned in 1979 and later transferred to the Maritime Administration, concluding her distinguished naval career.

USS Fremont (APA-44) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a vital role during World War II, participating in several major Pacific Theater operations, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Fremont transported troops, equipment, and casualties, often operating under the threat of enemy air and naval attacks. After the war, she assisted in occupation duties and the repatriation of American personnel before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Hamner (DD-718) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Henry Rawlings Hamner, she served prominently during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. In the Vietnam War, Hamner undertook multiple deployments, supporting shore bombardments and search-and-rescue missions. After decades of service, the destroyer was decommissioned in 1979 and was later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Alcitepe (D 346).

USS Harwood (DD-861) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Named in honor of Commander Bruce L. Harwood, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in various operations including patrols in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Harwood provided naval gunfire support during the Korean War and later took part in NATO exercises and the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade. Decommissioned in 1973, she was transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Kocatepe (D354) until 1994.

USS Henderson (DD-785) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Marine Corps Commandant Archibald Henderson, she served with distinction during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening carrier task forces. Throughout the Vietnam War, Henderson conducted multiple deployments, offering shore bombardment and plane guard duties. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1980 and later transferred to Pakistan, where she served as PNS Tughril.

USS James E. Kyes (DD-787) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1946, named in honor of Commander James E. Kyes, a World War II hero. The ship served with distinction during the Korean War, providing gunfire support, screening aircraft carriers, and participating in shore bombardments. Throughout the Cold War, she conducted patrols and exercises in the Pacific, including significant deployments during the Vietnam War, where she supported naval operations and coastal bombardments. Decommissioned from U.S. service in 1973, USS James E. Kyes was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she continued to serve under the name ROCS Chien Yang (DD-912).

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 Kamehameha (SSBN-642) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in 1965. Named after the famed Hawaiian king, she conducted numerous strategic deterrent patrols during the Cold War armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. In 1992, Kamehameha was converted to a SEAL delivery and special operations platform, redesignated as SSN-642, and continued to serve in this capacity until her decommissioning in 2002. Over her 37 years of service, she became one of the longest-serving submarines in U.S. Navy history.

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 Mansfield (DD-728) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in operations off Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and providing vital gunfire support and rescue missions. During the Korean War, Mansfield was actively engaged in bombardment missions and blockade duties along the Korean Peninsula, earning several battle stars. The destroyer continued her service through the Vietnam War, supporting naval operations before being decommissioned in 1971. Throughout her career, USS Mansfield earned 5 battle stars for World War II, 5 for Korea, and 3 for Vietnam.

USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-658) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Named after the Californian military leader and statesman Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the vessel conducted strategic deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles during the height of the Cold War. Over nearly three decades of service, she completed numerous patrols as part of the U.S. Navy's nuclear deterrence mission. USS Mariano G. Vallejo was decommissioned in 1995 and subsequently scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Maury (AGS-16) was a survey ship of the United States Navy, originally launched as the Liberty ship SS Simon Newcomb in 1944. Converted and commissioned as AGS-16 in 1945, Maury played a critical role in hydrographic surveying operations across the Pacific, supporting both post-World War II occupation forces and Cold War naval operations. The ship's advanced sonar and mapping capabilities contributed significantly to safe navigation and the development of accurate maritime charts. USS Maury was decommissioned in 1969, leaving a legacy of vital contributions to naval oceanography and hydrography.

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 **Moale (DD-693)** was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign, where she provided anti-aircraft and fire support. During the Battle of Surigao Strait, Moale played a crucial role in the night torpedo attack against the Japanese Southern Force. After the war, she continued to serve during the Korean War and later as a training ship before being decommissioned in 1973.