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USS Dennis J. Buckley (DD-808) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. Named in honor of Ensign Dennis J. Buckley, Jr., who was killed in action during the Battle of Savo Island in 1942, the ship saw service in the final months of World War II and participated in occupation duties in Japan. In the following decades, Dennis J. Buckley was active during the Korean War and took part in various Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and deployments to the Mediterranean and Far East. The destroyer was decommissioned in December 1973 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS El Paso (LKA-117) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1970. Designed to transport troops, equipment, and supplies for amphibious operations, she played a vital role in supporting U.S. Marine Corps landings and exercises throughout her service. USS El Paso participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Atlantic, often as part of amphibious ready groups. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS *Enhance* (MSO-437) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Built to detect and clear naval mines, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet and participated in numerous mine countermeasure exercises during the Cold War. *Enhance* played a notable role during the Vietnam War, conducting coastal patrols and minesweeping operations to ensure safe passage for allied vessels. After decades of service, the ship was decommissioned in 1991 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS ESTEEM (MSO-438) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, she operated extensively in the Pacific, participating in exercises and joint operations with allied navies during the Cold War. USS ESTEEM saw service during the Vietnam War, providing vital mine countermeasure support along the Vietnamese coast. She was decommissioned in 1991 after over three decades of distinguished service.

USS Estocin (FFG-15) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on January 10, 1981. Named in honor of Captain Michael J. Estocin, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship played a significant role in anti-submarine warfare operations and multinational exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Estocin participated in key operations such as Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf and supported various NATO missions during her service. The frigate was decommissioned on April 3, 2003, after over two decades of active duty, and later transferred to the Turkish Navy as TCG Göksu (F 497).

USS Evans (DE-1023) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort commissioned in 1957 and named in honor of Ernest E. Evans, a Medal of Honor recipient. Assigned primarily to the Atlantic Fleet, USS Evans participated in numerous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises and NATO operations during the Cold War, enhancing US naval readiness. The ship also conducted goodwill visits and patrols in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, showcasing American naval presence abroad. After over a decade of service, USS Evans was decommissioned in 1973 and eventually scrapped.

USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in April 1945, near the end of World War II. Although she missed combat in WWII, the Everett F. Larson served extensively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for aircraft carriers. Throughout the Cold War, she was deployed in both the Atlantic and Pacific, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises and supporting U.S. commitments in the Taiwan Strait and Vietnam. The ship was decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Jeong Buk until her retirement.

USS Exploit (MSO-440) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, she participated in numerous training exercises and NATO operations throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. USS Exploit played a crucial role in mine countermeasures, often operating alongside allied fleets to enhance naval security. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993, marking the end of her distinguished career in mine warfare.

USS Falgout (DE-324) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily on convoy escort duty in the Atlantic, protecting Allied shipping from German U-boat attacks. After the war, Falgout was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and participated in various Cold War operations, including radar picket duty. The ship remained in service until 1969, when she was finally decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Fidelity (MSO-443) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1955. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage of ships, she operated primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and training missions during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Fidelity also deployed to the Mediterranean as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, supporting NATO operations and strengthening alliances. She was decommissioned in 1989, marking over three decades of dedicated service in mine countermeasures and fleet support.

The USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1946. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal, she served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in patrols, training exercises, and fleet operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. During the Vietnam War, the Forrest B. Royal provided naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and participated in search and rescue operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag.

USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served with distinction in World War II, providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces in the Pacific Theater. The ship later saw action during the Korean War, engaging in shore bombardments and patrol duties, and also participated in operations during the Vietnam War. Tragically, on June 3, 1969, USS Frank E. Evans was cut in half and sunk after a collision with the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne in the South China Sea, resulting in the loss of 74 crew members.

USS Fred T. Berry (DD-858) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945, near the end of World War II. Initially serving in the Pacific, she participated in post-war occupation duties in Japan and China. During the Korean War, Fred T. Berry provided naval gunfire support and participated in blockade and escort missions. After years of service in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, she was decommissioned in 1970 and later sunk as part of an artificial reef project.

USS Gallery (FFG-26) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 5, 1981. Named in honor of three brothers—Rear Admirals Daniel, William, and Philip Gallery—the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, conducting anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, and maritime security missions during the Cold War. USS Gallery participated in numerous NATO exercises and operations, enhancing international cooperation and naval readiness. The frigate was decommissioned on June 14, 1996, and later transferred to the Egyptian Navy, where she continues her service as ENS Taba (F916).

USS Gary (FFG-51) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 17 November 1984. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (junior grade) Donald A. Gary, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. During its service, USS Gary participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, counter-narcotics missions, and multinational exercises with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned on 23 July 2015 after over 30 years of distinguished service.

USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is an Ohio-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1984. Originally constructed as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), she played a strategic role in the nation's nuclear deterrence during the Cold War. In 2004, USS Georgia underwent a major conversion to become a guided missile submarine (SSGN), enhancing her capabilities to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations. Since her conversion, she has participated in numerous exercises and operations, demonstrating flexibility in both strike and clandestine missions worldwide.

USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 12, 1996. Named in honor of Sergeant Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, anti-piracy missions, and multinational exercises. Notably, USS Gonzalez played a key role in the rescue of the crew of the merchant vessel Safina al-Birsarat from Somali pirates in 2006. Over its service, the destroyer has demonstrated advanced combat capabilities and flexibility in global deployments, contributing to U.S. and allied naval operations worldwide.

USS Grayling (SSN-646) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned on October 11, 1969. Throughout her service during the Cold War, Grayling conducted numerous patrols and intelligence-gathering missions, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The submarine played a key role in anti-submarine warfare exercises and contributed to maintaining the U.S. Navy’s undersea superiority. After nearly three decades of service, USS Grayling was decommissioned on July 18, 1997, and later scrapped through the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41) was a Barnegat-class small seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Shortly after World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic and later became the flagship of the U.S. Navy’s Middle East Force, conducting goodwill visits, diplomatic missions, and seaplane support operations throughout the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and North Africa. Greenwich Bay played a significant role in fostering U.S. relations with Middle Eastern countries during the early years of the Cold War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1966 after more than two decades of distinguished service.

USS Gridley (DDG 101) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on February 10, 2007. Named after Captain Charles Gridley, famed for his role during the Battle of Manila Bay, the ship has participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting maritime security and coalition operations. Gridley has played a key role in ballistic missile defense missions and joint exercises with allied navies. The ship continues to serve as a vital asset in advancing U.S. interests and maintaining stability in international waters.

USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1943. She played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare during World War II, operating primarily in the Atlantic. On June 4, 1944, her task group achieved the notable capture of the German submarine U-505—the first enemy warship seized at sea by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812. After the war, USS Guadalcanal was decommissioned in 1946 and eventually sold for scrap in 1959.

USS **Guardfish** (SSN-612) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1966. During the Cold War, Guardfish played a significant role in intelligence-gathering operations, including tracking Soviet submarines in the Pacific. The submarine gained particular distinction in 1972 for its involvement in monitoring Soviet naval movements during heightened tensions. After nearly three decades of service, USS Guardfish was decommissioned in February 1992, marking the end of its distinguished operational history.

The USS Gurnard (SSN-662) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 6, 1968. Built at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Gurnard served primarily during the Cold War, conducting under-ice operations and intelligence-gathering missions. Notably, in 1986, she participated in a historic joint Arctic operation alongside USS Hawkbill, surfacing at the North Pole. After nearly three decades of service, USS Gurnard was decommissioned on April 28, 1995, and later scrapped via the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Haddock (SSN-621) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1967. Homeported on the West Coast, Haddock conducted numerous deployments to the Western Pacific, supporting U.S. interests during the Cold War. The submarine was involved in various intelligence-gathering and surveillance missions, contributing to the Navy's undersea warfare capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, USS Haddock was decommissioned in April 1993 and later scrapped as part of the Navy's Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.