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USNS SPICA
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USS ASKARI
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USS BonHomme Richard (CV-31)
U.S. Navy
The USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944. She served in the final months of World War II, participating in air strikes against Japan and supporting Allied occupation forces after the war. Reactivated for the Korean War, Bon Homme Richard conducted multiple combat tours, launching air strikes against North Korean and Chinese targets from 1951 to 1953. The carrier later underwent modernization and served through the Vietnam War, providing air support for U.S. forces before her decommissioning in 1971.
USS Buchanan (DDG-14)
U.S. Navy
USS Buchanan (DDG-14) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1962. Named after Admiral Franklin Buchanan, she served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duty, and assisting in search and rescue operations. Throughout her career, Buchanan participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Decommissioned in 1991, she was eventually expended as a target during a training exercise in 2000.
USS CADMUS
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USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE
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USS CORAL SEA CVA 43
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USS FAHRION
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USS Gridley (CG-21)
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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 Hewitt (DD-966)
U.S. Navy
USS Hewitt (DD-966) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 25 September 1976. Named after Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, the ship served extensively in the Pacific, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Storm. Hewitt was recognized for her anti-submarine warfare capabilities and frequently operated alongside carrier battle groups. After over two decades of service, USS Hewitt was decommissioned on 25 July 2001 and later sunk as a target in 2005.
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USS Jason (AR-8)
U.S. Navy
USS Jason (AR-8) was a Vulcan-class repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1944. During World War II, she provided critical repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations at locations such as Ulithi and Leyte. After the war, USS Jason continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, offering vital support to active combat ships and naval units. Decommissioned in 1995, USS Jason had a distinguished career spanning over five decades, earning numerous commendations for her contributions to U.S. naval operations.
USS Lake Champlain (CV-39)
U.S. Navy
USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Although she arrived too late to participate in combat during World War II, she played a vital role in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American servicemen from Europe and the Pacific. Reactivated for the Korean War, Lake Champlain provided air support for United Nations forces and later served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. She was also notable for recovering the Mercury-Atlas 7 astronaut in 1962 before being decommissioned in 1966.
USS MASON
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USS MONTPELIER
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USS PAUL HAMILTON
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USS Pensacola (LSD-38)
U.S. Navy
USS Pensacola (LSD-38) was an Anchorage-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy on 27 March 1971. Designed to support amphibious operations, she carried and launched landing craft, vehicles, and Marines during numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Pensacola played a key logistical role in exercises and real-world missions, notably supporting Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on 30 September 1999 and later sold for scrap.
USS SAN JUAN
U.S. Navy
USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41)
U.S. Navy
USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) is the lead ship of her class of dock landing ships in the United States Navy, commissioned on February 9, 1985. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles with embarked Marines, she has played a key role in numerous military operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and humanitarian missions such as disaster relief in Haiti. Over her decades of active service, Whidbey Island participated in exercises and deployments throughout the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern regions, supporting joint and coalition forces. Renowned for her versatility and reliability, she represents a vital component of the Navy’s amphibious assault capabilities.
USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
U.S. Navy
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is an Iowa-class battleship of the United States Navy, commissioned in April 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing crucial naval gunfire support during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After being decommissioned post-war, Wisconsin was reactivated for service in the Korean War, again offering significant fire support for United Nations forces. Modernized in the 1980s, she saw action during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before being decommissioned for the final time in 1991 and later becoming a museum ship in Norfolk, Virginia.