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The USS Lewis & Clark (SSBN-644) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1965. Named after famed American explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, she played a critical role in the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrence during the Cold War. Equipped with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles, the USS Lewis & Clark conducted numerous deterrent patrols as part of the Navy’s “41 for Freedom” submarine force. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and subsequently scrapped through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG-23) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, named in honor of legendary Marine Corps Lieutenant General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. Commissioned on 17 April 1982, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises, escort duties, and maritime security operations throughout the 1980s and 1990s. FFG-23 also conducted deployments in support of U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf and other global hotspots, demonstrating versatility and reliability. After nearly two decades of service, USS Lewis B. Puller was decommissioned on 18 September 1998 and later transferred to Egypt.

USS Leyte (CV-32) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1946, named after the pivotal World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf. Initially serving in the Atlantic Fleet, Leyte participated in training and readiness operations before being deployed to the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet during the late 1940s. During the Korean War, Leyte was reassigned to the Pacific Fleet and conducted air strikes against North Korean and Chinese forces from late 1950 to early 1951. After her Korean War service, Leyte was converted to an anti-submarine warfare carrier (CVS-32) before being decommissioned in 1959.

USS Louisville (SSN 724) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on November 8, 1986. Throughout her distinguished service, Louisville participated in multiple deployments, notably launching Tomahawk cruise missiles during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, becoming the first submarine to do so in combat. She later supported Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, again utilizing Tomahawk missiles against enemy targets. After more than three decades of active service, USS Louisville was decommissioned on March 9, 2021.

USS Marias (AO-57) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a critical role in fueling naval vessels at sea, supporting major operations in the Pacific Theater, including the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa campaigns. After the war, Marias continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring sustained fleet operations through underway replenishment. She was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of vital logistical service.

USS Markab (AR-23) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Originally launched as a cargo ship, she was converted to a repair ship and served extensively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing maintenance and support to frontline vessels. Markab continued to serve through the Korean War, offering vital repair services to the U.S. Seventh Fleet. She was decommissioned in 1969 after a distinguished career supporting naval operations across multiple conflicts.

USS Miami (SSN-755) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 30 June 1990. Built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the submarine participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Persian Gulf, supporting various missions such as surveillance, strike, and intelligence gathering. In May 2012, while undergoing an overhaul at Portsmouth, the USS Miami suffered extensive damage due to a fire set by a civilian worker, leading to the submarine’s eventual decommissioning. The high cost of repairs resulted in her official inactivation on 28 March 2014 and subsequent scrapping.

The USS Milius (DDG-69) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 23, 1996. Named in honor of Captain Paul L. Milius, a Navy pilot who was lost in action during the Vietnam War, the ship has played a vital role in various operations, including maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and multinational exercises. Throughout its service, USS Milius has been deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Middle Eastern waters, supporting missions such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship has also served as a forward-deployed asset in Japan, strengthening U.S. alliances and providing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Montrose (APA-212) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944. She played a crucial role during World War II, participating in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns by landing troops and equipment under enemy fire. After the war, Montrose supported occupation duties in East Asia and later served during the Korean War, notably taking part in the Inchon landings in 1950. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, providing troop transport and logistical support before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Muliphen (AKA-61) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1944. During World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Okinawa campaign by delivering troops, equipment, and supplies under hazardous combat conditions. After the war, Muliphen supported occupation forces in Japan and later took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning American servicemen home. She continued to serve through the Korean War and various Cold War operations before being decommissioned in March 1968.

USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on July 10, 1993. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut, she is the second U.S. Navy vessel named after the state of Nebraska. Nebraska is part of the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent force, carrying Trident II D5 ballistic missiles and operating primarily out of Naval Base Kitsap in Washington. Over her service, she has completed numerous deterrent patrols, contributing to the nation's nuclear triad and participating in key fleet exercises to ensure operational readiness.

USS Norfolk (DL-1) was the lead ship of its class and the first destroyer leader (DL) built for the United States Navy after World War II. Commissioned in 1953, she served as a flagship for various destroyer squadrons and task groups in the Atlantic Fleet. Designed as an anti-submarine warfare platform, Norfolk participated in numerous NATO exercises and patrolled during Cold War tensions. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1970 and subsequently scrapped in 1974.

USS Oglethorpe (AKA-100) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after James Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia, the ship served late in World War II and played a significant role in amphibious operations and cargo transport in the Pacific theater. After the war, USS Oglethorpe saw extensive service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces with logistical operations. The ship continued to serve through the early Cold War era, participating in various exercises and deployments before being decommissioned in 1968.

USS Okanogan (APA-220) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944. She served prominently during World War II, participating in the assault and occupation of Okinawa, where she landed troops and cargo under combat conditions. After the war, Okanogan was active in Operation Magic Carpet, returning American servicemen from the Pacific. She later saw extensive service during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, transporting troops and supplies, before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) was originally commissioned as a Cleveland-class light cruiser (CL-91) in 1945, serving briefly at the end of World War II. In the late 1950s, she was converted into a guided missile cruiser and re-designated CLG-5, equipped with the Talos missile system to enhance her air defense capabilities. As a flagship in the U.S. Seventh Fleet during the Vietnam War, Oklahoma City provided naval gunfire support, command and control, and missile operations. She served until 1979, after which she was decommissioned, marking an extensive career that spanned traditional naval gunfire roles to advanced missile warfare.

USS PAPAGO (ATF-160) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed for towing and salvage operations, PAPAGO served primarily along the Atlantic coast and in the Caribbean, providing essential support to the fleet during peacetime and emergencies. The vessel participated in numerous missions, including towing disabled ships, conducting rescue operations, and supporting fleet exercises. PAPAGO remained in active service for several decades before being decommissioned in 1992, marking nearly half a century of dedicated naval service.

USS Perry (DD-844) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the early Cold War, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises and NATO operations. During the Korean War, USS Perry provided naval gunfire support and patrolled the Korean coast. She also served during the Vietnam War, conducting shore bombardments and escort duties before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Pickaway (APA-222) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. During World War II, she participated in the Okinawa campaign, landing troops and supplies under combat conditions in April 1945. After the war, Pickaway supported occupation efforts in Japan and took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning servicemen to the United States. She later served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, transporting troops and equipment before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Platte (AO-186) was a Cimarron-class fleet replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1981. Designed to refuel ships at sea, Platte played a crucial logistical role during her service, supporting operations such as Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. The vessel enabled extended deployments of carrier strike groups by providing fuel and supplies to both ships and aircraft. After nearly two decades of service, USS Platte was decommissioned in 1999 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

The USS Porterfield (DD-682) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1943. Named after Lieutenant Commander John Porterfield, she saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment support in major campaigns such as Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, Porterfield was modernized and served in the Korean War, offering naval gunfire support and patrolling waters off the Korean peninsula. She continued her service into the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1969, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished combat record.

USS Putnam (DD-757) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces, and participated in the Okinawa campaign. After the war, Putnam assisted in occupation duties in Japan and later served during the Korean War, conducting patrols and bombardment missions. Decommissioned in 1973, the USS Putnam earned several battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49) is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy. Commissioned on June 30, 1984, she was named in honor of Ensign Robert G. Bradley, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in World War II. Throughout her service, the Robert G. Bradley conducted various operations, including counter-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean and deployments to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. and NATO missions. The ship was decommissioned on March 28, 2014, after nearly 30 years of distinguished service.

USS Robert L. Wilson (DD-847) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Named after Marine Private First Class Robert L. Wilson, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, including NATO exercises and crisis response missions. The destroyer also provided support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later served as a training ship before being decommissioned in 1974.

USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on May 9, 1987. Named in honor of Sergeant Rodney M. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship was primarily tasked with escort, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime security operations. Throughout her service, Rodney M. Davis participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting counter-narcotics missions, multinational exercises, and Operation Enduring Freedom. After nearly three decades of service, the frigate was decommissioned on January 23, 2015.