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Underwater Construction Team TWO (UCT TWO) is a specialized unit of the U.S. Navy’s Seabee community, established in 1974 and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. The team’s primary mission is to provide underwater construction, inspection, repair, and demolition capabilities in support of naval and joint operations worldwide. UCT TWO has deployed to diverse locations, including the Middle East, the Pacific, and disaster-stricken regions, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. Over its history, the unit has played a crucial role in maintaining and restoring critical maritime infrastructure under challenging and often hazardous conditions.

Underwater Demolition Team 4 (UDT-4) was one of the original Navy Underwater Demolition Teams formed during World War II. Established in 1943, UDT-4 played a crucial role in amphibious operations, specializing in reconnaissance, obstacle removal, and demolition ahead of Allied landings in the Pacific Theater. The team participated in significant operations including the invasions of Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, where their actions helped pave the way for main assault forces. After the war, UDT-4 continued to serve in various capacities until its eventual transition into the modern U.S. Navy SEAL Teams during the early 1960s.

The US Naval Facility Pacific Beach, located on the Washington coast, was established in 1951 as part of the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) during the Cold War. Its primary mission was to conduct undersea surveillance, using advanced hydrophone arrays to detect and track Soviet submarines operating in the Pacific Ocean. The facility played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare efforts and contributed significantly to the security of US naval operations in the region. Decommissioned in 1987, the site was later repurposed for other Navy uses, including as a recreation area for military personnel.

**USD Ortolan (ASR-22)** was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1968. Designed to support deep-sea submarine rescue operations, Ortolan was equipped to operate the advanced Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) system. Throughout her service, Ortolan played a critical role in submarine safety exercises and was an integral part of the Navy's response capability during the Cold War. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1995, marking the end of her unique contributions to undersea rescue operations.

USNAVCOMMSTAPHIL, short for United States Naval Communications Station Philippines, was a key U.S. Navy communications facility located at San Miguel, Zambales, Philippines. Established during the early years of the Cold War, the station played a vital role in relaying and securing naval communications throughout the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia. Its strategic location supported U.S. and allied operations during conflicts such as the Vietnam War, providing essential command, control, and intelligence functions. USNAVCOMMSTAPHIL operated until 1992, when it was closed following the expiration of U.S. basing agreements with the Philippine government.

USS Aldebaran (AF-10) was a stores ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1941. Originally built as the SS Stag Hound in 1939, she was acquired and converted by the Navy to support fleet operations by transporting refrigerated stores and dry provisions. During World War II, Aldebaran served extensively in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supplying vital goods to naval forces and remote bases. She continued her service after the war, supporting occupation forces and later participating in Korean War logistics, before being decommissioned in 1954.

USS ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAM (DD-752) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944. The ship saw action during the final months of World War II, providing screening and fire support for carrier operations in the Pacific. Following the war, the Cunningham served extensively during the Korean War, conducting shore bombardments and escort duties, and later participated in the Vietnam War with naval gunfire support and patrol missions. After decades of distinguished service, the destroyer was decommissioned in February 1971 and eventually sold for scrap.

USS Alstede (AF-48) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Built during the final months of World War II, her primary mission was to transport refrigerated stores and dry provisions to fleet units at sea and remote stations. Throughout her service, Alstede operated in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and later in the Pacific, supporting U.S. naval operations during the Korean War and Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1969, concluding over two decades of vital logistical support to the fleet.

USS Bayfield (APA-33) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She served as the flagship for the Utah Beach landings during the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944, coordinating the landing of troops and supplies. Later, Bayfield participated in key Pacific operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, where she delivered combat forces and provided medical support. After World War II, she assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, bringing American servicemen home, before being decommissioned in 1968.

USS Benewah (APB-35) was a Benewah-class barracks ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Initially serving as a mobile barracks and headquarters, she played a significant role during the Vietnam War, acting as the flagship for the Mobile Riverine Force in the Mekong Delta from 1967 to 1970. Benewah provided vital support to riverine operations, offering command facilities, medical services, and accommodations for both Army and Navy personnel. After her Vietnam service, she was decommissioned in 1971 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Bergall (SSN-667) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on June 13, 1969. Serving during the Cold War, she conducted numerous surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, as well as anti-submarine warfare exercises, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Bergall played a critical role in supporting U.S. naval operations and maintaining undersea superiority during her nearly three decades of service. She was decommissioned on June 6, 1996, and later scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS **Bonefish** (SS-582) was a Barbel-class diesel-electric submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. She served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting numerous patrols and participating in training exercises during the Cold War, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities. On April 24, 1988, Bonefish suffered a catastrophic fire caused by an electrical short, resulting in the tragic loss of three crew members. The damage from the incident led to her decommissioning later that year, marking the end of her nearly three-decade service.

USS Boyd (DD-544) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Boyd was notable for her effective anti-aircraft actions, support of amphibious landings, and rescuing downed aviators. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946 and later transferred to Turkey in 1980.

USS **Bristol (DD-857)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. After shakedown and training, she served in the Pacific near the end of World War II, participating in occupation duties in Japan and China. During the Korean War, Bristol provided naval gunfire support, screened carriers, and conducted patrols, earning five battle stars for her service. In the Cold War era, she took part in NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments before being transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy in 1973, where she served as ROCS Hua Yang until 1995.

USS Buck (DD-761) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1946. Although she was completed too late to see action in World War II, Buck served with distinction during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Throughout the Cold War, she participated in various exercises and deployments, serving in both the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. After over two decades of service, USS Buck was decommissioned in 1973 and later scrapped.

USS **Calcaterra (DE-390)** was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, performing convoy escort duties to protect Allied shipping from German U-boat threats. After the war, Calcaterra supported various peacetime operations and training exercises before being decommissioned in 1946. She was later recommissioned for service during the Cold War, including duty as a radar picket ship, before her final decommissioning in 1968.

USS Carney (DDG-64) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 13, 1996. Named in honor of Admiral Robert B. Carney, the ship has served in multiple operational theaters, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East, as part of the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets. USS Carney has participated in numerous multinational exercises, ballistic missile defense operations, and maritime security patrols. In recent years, the destroyer has played a prominent role in intercepting aerial threats and supporting allied operations during periods of heightened regional tensions.

USS Chafee (DDG 90) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 18, 2003. Named in honor of Senator John H. Chafee, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and former Secretary of the Navy, the ship has played an active role in maritime security and multinational exercises across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Chafee has participated in numerous operations, including anti-piracy missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint exercises such as RIMPAC and CARAT. Throughout its service, USS Chafee has demonstrated versatility and readiness, strengthening U.S. naval presence and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS **Chanticleer** (ASR-7) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital rescue, salvage, and diving support for submarines and other vessels. After the war, Chanticleer continued her service, participating in submarine exercises, training missions, and occasional rescue operations during the Cold War period. She was decommissioned in 1973, having played a crucial role in undersea rescue and salvage operations for over three decades.

USS Chara (AKA-58) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she participated in several key Pacific operations, including the invasions of Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Okinawa, delivering troops and cargo under combat conditions. After the war, Chara supported occupation forces in Japan and later saw service during the Korean War, providing vital logistical support for United Nations forces. She continued to serve in various capacities until decommissioning in 1969, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Constant (MSO-427) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, Constant operated primarily in the Pacific, serving during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War era. The ship conducted numerous minesweeping exercises, patrols, and training missions with allied navies, enhancing mine countermeasure capabilities and maritime security. USS Constant was decommissioned in 1992 after nearly four decades of service, marking a distinguished career in support of U.S. naval operations.

USS Coronado (LCS-4) is an Independence-class littoral combat ship commissioned by the United States Navy on April 5, 2014. Designed for operations close to shore, Coronado was equipped with advanced modular systems to perform a variety of missions, including mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare. The ship conducted several deployments in the Pacific, notably participating in exercises with allied navies and enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. After a relatively short service career, USS Coronado was decommissioned on September 14, 2022, as part of the Navy’s shift in focus and modernization efforts.

USS Cree (ATF-84) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Serving during World War II, Cree provided critical towing, salvage, and rescue operations across the Pacific theater, supporting major campaigns such as the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The vessel continued its service through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War, adapting to a variety of missions including target towing and recovery operations. After a distinguished career spanning over three decades, USS Cree was decommissioned in 1978, leaving a legacy of versatile and dedicated naval support.

USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she supported seaplane operations in the Pacific Theater, providing maintenance, supplies, and coordination for reconnaissance and patrol missions. After the war, Currituck was involved in occupation duties in Japan and later participated in operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes. The ship was decommissioned in 1967, having earned five battle stars for her World War II service and additional honors for her later contributions.