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USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1984. Named in honor of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, the ship played a vital role in various operations including counter-narcotics patrols and maritime security missions. Notably, in 2009, USS Halyburton participated in the rescue operation of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates. After nearly three decades of service, the frigate was decommissioned in September 2014.

USS Hampshire County (LST-819) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in December 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign and post-war occupation duties in Asia. After decommissioning in 1946, she was recommissioned for service during the Korean War, supporting amphibious operations and logistics. The ship was renamed USS Hampshire County in 1955 and later served in the Vietnam War before being struck from the Navy list in 1973.

The USS Harlan R. Dickson (DD-708) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1945. Named after Lieutenant Harlan Rockey Dickson, the ship served in the final months of World War II, participating in operations in the Atlantic and providing escort duties. Postwar, the Harlan R. Dickson was active during the Korean War era and the Cold War, undertaking numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments as part of the 6th Fleet. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1972 after nearly three decades of distinguished service and was eventually sold for scrap.

USS Harry W. Hill (DD-986) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 16 September 1979. Named after Admiral Harry W. Hill, a distinguished World War II naval leader, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, Harry W. Hill participated in multiple deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. The destroyer was decommissioned on 29 May 1998 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2004.

USS HAWES (FFG-53) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 9 February 1985. Named after Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes, a distinguished World War II hero, the ship served in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and the Atlantic. Throughout her service, HAWES conducted maritime security operations, anti-submarine warfare, and participated in multinational exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies. After nearly three decades of service, USS HAWES was decommissioned on 10 December 2010.

USS Henley (DD-762) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1946. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and fleet escort duties in the post-World War II era, she served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises and Cold War operations. Henley was modernized in the 1950s under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) program to enhance her capabilities against emerging submarine threats. After over two decades of active service, USS Henley was decommissioned in 1973 and subsequently scrapped.

USS Henrico (APA-45) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a significant role during World War II, participating in major amphibious operations including the D-Day landings at Normandy and the invasions of Southern France and Okinawa. After the war, Henrico continued to serve during the Korean War, supporting troop deployments and evacuations. The ship earned eight battle stars before being decommissioned in 1968 and subsequently scrapped.

USS Howard (DDG-83) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 20, 2001. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security and anti-piracy missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. USS Howard has been deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting joint exercises and strengthening alliances with regional partners. The destroyer is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to play a vital role in U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Implicit (MSO-455) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for military and commercial vessels, she played a vital role during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, USS Implicit participated in numerous training exercises and operations in the Pacific, including deployments during the Vietnam War to support mine countermeasure missions. She was decommissioned in 1992, after nearly four decades of dedicated service.

USS Jerome County (LST-848) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944 during World War II. She participated in Pacific Theater operations, notably supporting the Okinawa campaign by transporting troops, vehicles, and equipment. After the war, LST-848 served in occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1946. Recommissioned during the Korean War, she later supported operations in the Vietnam War, and was eventually transferred to the Republic of Vietnam in 1970.

USS Lang (DE-1060) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned into the United States Navy in 1970. Named after John Lang, the first man to enlist in the U.S. Navy, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations and participating in numerous NATO exercises during the Cold War. Lang also performed patrol and escort duties in the Caribbean and made goodwill visits to allied ports. After nearly two decades of service, USS Lang was decommissioned in 1991 and eventually transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Muavenet (F-250).

USS LEONARD F. MASON (DD-852) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. She served extensively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. During the Vietnam War, LEONARD F. MASON participated in multiple combat operations, including search and rescue missions and shore bombardments. After decades of active service, the destroyer was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece.

USS Liberty (AGTR-5) was a Belmont-class technical research ship (a converted World War II Victory ship) operated by the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1964, she was tasked with intelligence-gathering and electronic surveillance missions during the Cold War. On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, Liberty was attacked by Israeli air and naval forces in international waters, resulting in 34 American deaths and over 170 wounded. The incident, later described as a case of mistaken identity by Israel, remains a subject of controversy and debate within military and diplomatic circles.

USS Mahopac (ATA-196) was a Sotoyomo-class auxiliary ocean tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built at Levingston Shipbuilding Company in Orange, Texas, she provided towing and salvage services in the Pacific during the closing months of World War II. After the war, Mahopac continued to serve the Navy, supporting fleet operations and logistics across various locations, including the Far East. The vessel was eventually decommissioned and transferred to the Republic of Korea in 1962, where she continued her service under a new flag.

USS Mauna Loa (AE-8) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. Serving primarily in the Pacific Theater, she played a crucial role in supplying ordnance to frontline combat ships, supporting operations such as the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Mauna Loa continued to serve in the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, providing vital logistical support during the early Cold War period. The ship was decommissioned in 1958 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS McCloy (FF-1038) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (jg) John McCloy, the ship was designed for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. USS McCloy served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in NATO exercises, Caribbean deployments, and Mediterranean operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later transferred to Egypt, where she served as ENS Ismailia.

USS Merrick (AKA-97) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She participated in the closing stages of World War II, supporting occupation operations in Japan and transporting cargo and personnel throughout the Pacific. During the Korean War, Merrick was reactivated and served as a vital supply ship, delivering equipment and troops to combat zones. After years of service, she was finally decommissioned in 1969 and later transferred to the Chilean Navy.

USS Michigan (SSBN-727/SSGN-727) is an Ohio-class submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in September 1982. Originally built as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), Michigan conducted strategic deterrent patrols throughout the Cold War, supporting America's nuclear triad. In 2007, Michigan was converted to a guided missile submarine (SSGN), enhancing her capabilities to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations forces. Since then, USS Michigan has played a critical role in power projection and special warfare missions in the Pacific theater.

USS Mills (DE-383) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943 during World War II. She served primarily in the Atlantic, escorting convoys and performing anti-submarine patrols to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. After the war, Mills continued in service with various duties, including training exercises and support missions. The ship was decommissioned in 1964, having earned distinction for her vital contributions to naval operations during and after the war.

USS *Mount McKinley* (AGC-7) was the lead ship of her class of amphibious force command ships in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served as a flagship for several major amphibious operations during World War II, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, providing vital command and control for fleet operations. After the war, *Mount McKinley* supported occupation duties in Japan and later participated in nuclear testing operations at Bikini Atoll. The ship continued her service through the Korean War and Cold War, acting as a floating command center until her decommissioning in 1970.

USS Murray (DD-576) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in April 1943. During World War II, she served extensively in the Pacific Theater, participating in major operations such as the invasions of the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and Leyte Gulf. Murray provided vital fire support, screened aircraft carriers, and engaged in anti-submarine patrols, contributing to the success of numerous amphibious assaults. After the war, she assisted in the occupation of Japan before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS New Orleans (LPD-18) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy on March 10, 2007. Designed to support amphibious assault, special operations, and expeditionary warfare missions, the ship has participated in numerous multinational exercises and humanitarian missions. Notably, USS New Orleans was involved in Operation Unified Response, providing disaster relief to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. The vessel continues to serve as a critical asset in the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, enhancing maritime security and supporting joint operations worldwide.

USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3) was a Mars-class combat stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1967. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, ammunition, and general stores, she played a vital logistical role during the Vietnam War, supporting fleet operations in the Western Pacific. Throughout her service, Niagara Falls participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and subsequently transferred to the Military Sealift Command before being retired from naval service.

USS Nicholas (FFG-47) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on March 10, 1984. Named after Major Samuel Nicholas, the first Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, the ship served for over 28 years. During her active service, Nicholas participated in multiple operations, including drug interdiction missions in the Caribbean, escort duties in the Persian Gulf during Operation Earnest Will, and anti-piracy operations off the coast of Africa. The frigate was decommissioned on March 17, 2014, after a distinguished career supporting U.S. naval strategy and global maritime security.