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USS Constitution, launched in 1797, is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy and the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat. Nicknamed "Old Ironsides," she earned her fame during the War of 1812 by capturing numerous British warships and displaying remarkable resilience in battle. The ship played a crucial role in establishing the young U.S. Navy’s reputation for strength and skill. Today, USS Constitution serves as a museum ship in Boston, symbolizing the enduring legacy and traditions of the U.S. Navy.

USS Conway (DD-507) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1942. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Kolombangara, and the invasions of the Philippines and Okinawa. Conway provided vital escort, screening, and shore bombardment duties, earning 13 battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she continued to serve in various roles, including training and patrol duties, before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Damato (DD-871) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Initially serving in the immediate post-World War II era, she participated in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, supporting NATO operations and undertaking Cold War patrols. Damato saw action during the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. She was modernized under the FRAM I program in the 1960s, extending her service into the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1970 and later transferred to the Pakistan Navy.

USS De Haven (DD-727) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She saw extensive service in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and supporting amphibious landings. After the war, De Haven was active during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The ship continued to serve through the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1973 and eventually transferred to the South Korean Navy.

USS Diamond Head (AE-19) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she served in the Pacific Theater, delivering vital ammunition and explosives to support combat operations against Japanese forces. After the war, Diamond Head was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, providing logistical support to the fleet. Throughout her career, USS Diamond Head played a crucial role in maintaining the Navy's operational readiness by ensuring a steady supply of munitions until her final decommissioning in 1973.

USS DOYLE (FFG-39) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 21 May 1983. Named after Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle, the ship served in various roles including anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, and maritime interdiction operations. Throughout her career, DOYLE deployed to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern waters, participating in operations such as counter-narcotics patrols and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The frigate was decommissioned on 29 July 2011, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1945. Although she missed active combat in World War II, the Larson served extensively during the Korean War, providing gunfire support, screening carriers, and conducting patrols. The destroyer was also active during the Vietnam War, offering naval gunfire support and participating in search and rescue operations. After decades of service, the USS Everett F. Larson was decommissioned in 1972 and later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Jeonju (DD-925).

USS Farragut (DDG-37) was a guided missile destroyer and the lead ship of her class in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1960, she served during the height of the Cold War, participating in key NATO exercises, Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine. Over her career, Farragut provided anti-air and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, showcasing advancements in naval technology. She was decommissioned in 1989 after nearly three decades of service and was later scrapped.

USS Fort Marion (LSD-22) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1946. Initially serving post-World War II, she played a significant role during the Korean War, participating in the Inchon landings and subsequent amphibious operations. Throughout the 1950s and into the Vietnam War era, Fort Marion supported amphibious exercises and combat operations, demonstrating her versatility in transporting troops, vehicles, and landing craft. Decommissioned in 1970, the ship was later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she continued her service as ROCS Chen Hai (LSD-192).

USS Gearing (DD-710) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945. Arriving too late to see combat in World War II, she participated in post-war occupation duties and played an active role during the Cold War, including service with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean and involvement in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade. USS Gearing underwent a Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) upgrade in the early 1960s, enhancing her anti-submarine warfare capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Muavenet.

USS Groton (SSN-694) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine of the United States Navy. She was commissioned on July 8, 1978, and named after Groton, Connecticut, a significant center for submarine construction. Throughout her service, USS Groton conducted a variety of missions, including anti-submarine warfare exercises, intelligence gathering, and support of fleet operations during the Cold War. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned on November 7, 1997, and later entered the Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

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 Hawkins (DD-873) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned in 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Initially serving with the Pacific Fleet, the ship participated in occupation duties in Japan and later supported operations during the Korean War, providing escort and shore bombardment services. In the 1960s, Hawkins was converted to a radar picket destroyer (DDR-873) and played a significant role during the Vietnam War, conducting patrol and gunfire support missions. After decades of service, USS Hawkins was decommissioned in 1979 and subsequently transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy.

USS Helena (CA-75) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in September 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. She played a significant role during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support for United Nations forces and participating in the Inchon landings in 1950. Helena later served in the Pacific, conducting patrols and training missions during the early years of the Cold War. Decommissioned in 1963, USS Helena earned several battle stars for her distinguished service before being sold for scrap.

USS *Hue City* (CG-66) was a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned on 14 September 1991. Named in honor of the Battle of Huế during the Vietnam War, she was the only U.S. warship named after a Vietnam battle. During her service, *Hue City* participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The ship was awarded several unit commendations before being decommissioned on 23 September 2022.

USS Jesse L. Brown (FF 1089) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on February 17, 1973. Named in honor of Jesse L. Brown, the first African American naval aviator killed in combat, the ship primarily conducted anti-submarine warfare and escort operations during the Cold War. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous NATO exercises, Caribbean deployments, and Mediterranean cruises, strengthening alliances and projecting naval presence. Decommissioned in 1994, USS Jesse L. Brown was later transferred to the Egyptian Navy, where she served under the name Damiyat.

USS John A. Moore (FFG-19) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 14 November 1981. Named in honor of Commander John Anderson Moore, a decorated World War II submarine commander, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, John A. Moore conducted multiple deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and participating in multinational exercises to promote maritime security. The frigate was decommissioned on 1 September 2000 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she serves as TCG Gediz (F 495).

USS John Hancock (DD-981) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 10, 1979. Named after the prominent American patriot John Hancock, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in numerous exercises and deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf. Notably, USS John Hancock supported Operation Earnest Will, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War in the late 1980s. After nearly 22 years of service, the destroyer was decommissioned on September 16, 2000, and later sunk as a target during naval exercises in 2004.

USS John L. Hall (FFG-32) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on June 26, 1982. Named in honor of Admiral John L. Hall, Jr., the ship served with distinction during the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, participating in operations such as maritime security patrols and multinational exercises. Throughout her service, she deployed to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Persian Gulf, supporting missions including anti-narcotics operations and Operation Enduring Freedom. USS John L. Hall was decommissioned on March 9, 2012, after nearly 30 years of active service.

USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 18, 1993. Named after the American Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, the ship has played a key role in missile defense and maritime security operations. Over its service, USS John Paul Jones has conducted numerous deployments in the Pacific and Middle Eastern regions, participating in joint exercises, freedom of navigation operations, and real-world combat missions. Notably, the ship has served as a test platform for the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system, achieving several successful intercepts in missile defense tests.

USS John R. Perry (DE-1034) was a Claud Jones-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Named in honor of Rear Admiral John R. Perry, the ship primarily operated in the Atlantic and Caribbean, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises and supporting fleet operations during the Cold War. USS John R. Perry participated in various training missions, goodwill visits, and NATO exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Indonesian Navy, where it served as KRI Samadikun (341).

USS John W. Thomason (DD-760) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Medal of Honor recipient First Lieutenant John William Thomason, the ship served with distinction during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The destroyer participated in several important operations, earning numerous battle stars for her service. Decommissioned in 1970, USS John W. Thomason was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Nan Yang (DD-17).

USS KING (DLG-10), later reclassified as a guided missile cruiser (CG-10), was commissioned in 1960 as the lead ship of her class. Named after Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King, she served prominently with the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Cold War. USS KING participated in multiple deployments to the Western Pacific, providing anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and missile support during the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1977, having contributed significantly to naval operations and technological advancements in guided missile warfare.

USS **Lloyd Thomas (DD-764)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1947. Named in honor of Ensign Lloyd Thomas, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Midway, she served extensively during the Cold War era. The vessel participated in a variety of operations, including North Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, and provided escort duties for aircraft carriers. Lloyd Thomas was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy in 1972, where she served as **ROCS Dang Yang (DD-911)** until her decommissioning.