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U.S. Navy
NSGA KAMI SEYA
U.S. Navy
NURSE CORPS
U.S. Navy
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USS AGERHOLM
U.S. Navy
USS ALEXANDRIA
U.S. Navy
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U.S. Navy
USS Gridley (CG-21)
U.S. Navy
USS Gridley (CG-21) was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on May 25, 1963. Originally designated as DLG-21 (destroyer leader), she was later reclassified as CG-21 in 1975. Throughout her service, Gridley played key roles in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving as a radar picket and missile defense ship. Over her career, she participated in numerous Pacific Fleet exercises and operations before being decommissioned on January 21, 1994.
USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG 17)
U.S. Navy
USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG-17) was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, the ship served as a key component of the Atlantic Fleet during the Cold War, specializing in anti-air and anti-submarine warfare. Throughout her career, Yarnell participated in numerous NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and crisis response operations, demonstrating U.S. naval presence and power projection. After nearly three decades of service, USS Harry E. Yarnell was decommissioned in 1993 and subsequently scrapped.
USS Hoel (DDG-13)
U.S. Navy
USS Hoel (DDG-13) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1962. Named after Commander Ernest E. Hoel, a hero of the Battle off Samar in World War II, the ship served during the height of the Cold War. USS Hoel participated in major operations during the Vietnam War, including naval gunfire support and carrier escort duties. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later sunk as a target during fleet exercises in 1992.
USS HOLLISTER
U.S. Navy
USS JACKSONVILLE
U.S. Navy
USS JESSE L BROWN
U.S. Navy
USS Mississippi (CGN-40)
U.S. Navy
USS Mississippi (CGN-40) was a Virginia-class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on August 5, 1978. Designed for multi-mission capabilities, she was equipped with advanced radar and missile systems, serving as an escort for carrier battle groups and providing air defense, surface warfare, and anti-submarine capabilities. Throughout her service, Mississippi participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. interests and allied operations. The ship was decommissioned on July 28, 1997, following the end of the Cold War and subsequent reductions in the Navy’s nuclear-powered surface fleet.
USS Monticello (LSD-35)
U.S. Navy
USS Monticello (LSD-35) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, she played a critical role in numerous operations, including troop deployments and humanitarian missions. During the Vietnam War, Monticello supported amphibious assaults and logistical operations, earning several campaign stars for her service. After decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1985 and eventually sold for scrap, marking the end of her distinguished naval career.
USS Piedmont (AD-17)
U.S. Navy
USS Piedmont (AD-17) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1944. During World War II, she provided vital repair and support services to destroyers and other vessels in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in operations at Leyte, Okinawa, and the Philippines. After the war, Piedmont continued to serve through the Korean War and the Vietnam War, supporting fleet operations and contributing to readiness in both conflicts. The ship remained active until her decommissioning in 1982, marking nearly four decades of distinguished service before being transferred to the Turkish Navy.
USS Sanctuary (AH-17)
U.S. Navy
USS Sanctuary (AH-17) was a Haven-class hospital ship commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1945. Initially serving in the Pacific theater during the closing months of World War II, she provided vital medical support and care for wounded servicemen. Following the war, Sanctuary was decommissioned but later reactivated for service during the Vietnam War, where she rendered crucial medical and humanitarian assistance off the coast of Vietnam. The ship was notable for being the first Navy ship to have a mixed-gender crew, marking a significant milestone in naval history before her final decommissioning in 1975.
USS Sperry (AS-12)
U.S. Navy
USS Sperry (AS-12) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. Serving throughout World War II, Sperry provided vital maintenance and logistical support to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, contributing to successful undersea operations against Japanese forces. After the war, Sperry continued her service during the Cold War, supporting both conventional and nuclear-powered submarines. She remained active until her decommissioning in 1982, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.
USS Spruance (DD-963)
U.S. Navy
USS *Spruance* (DD-963) was the lead ship of the Spruance-class destroyers, commissioned by the United States Navy in 1975. Named after Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, she served as a multi-mission destroyer specializing in anti-submarine warfare, while also providing anti-air and anti-surface capabilities. Over her nearly three decades of service, *Spruance* participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Persian Gulf, notably supporting Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The ship was decommissioned in 2005 and subsequently sunk as a target during a naval exercise in 2006.
USS Virginia (CGN-38)
U.S. Navy
USS Virginia (CGN-38) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on September 11, 1976. As the lead ship of the Virginia-class cruisers, she was equipped with advanced missile systems and served as a key component in carrier battle groups, specializing in air defense and surface warfare. Throughout her career, USS Virginia participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and North Atlantic, supporting American interests during the Cold War. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned on November 29, 1994, as part of post-Cold War fleet reductions.
USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DLG-13)
U.S. Navy
USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DLG-13), a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer leader, was commissioned into the United States Navy on 4 November 1961. Named after Admiral William Veazie Pratt, the ship served prominently during the Cold War era, conducting operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. PRATT participated in significant exercises with NATO allies and supported U.S. naval operations during the Vietnam War, providing gunfire support and plane guard duties. After decades of service, the ship was decommissioned on 30 September 1991 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
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U.S. Navy
VA35
U.S. Navy