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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.

USS Olympia (SSN-717) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on November 17, 1984. Homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Olympia conducted numerous deployments throughout the Pacific, supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations as well as participating in major naval exercises and joint operations with allied forces. Over her distinguished career, Olympia earned multiple awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Battle Efficiency "E" for operational excellence. After nearly 35 years of service, she was decommissioned on November 5, 2019, marking the end of her significant contributions to U.S. undersea warfare.

USS OZARK (MCS-2) was originally laid down as LSV-2, a vehicle landing ship, and commissioned in 1944 during World War II. She served in the Pacific Theater, supporting amphibious operations by transporting troops, vehicles, and equipment to combat zones. After the war, OZARK was converted into a mine countermeasures support ship and redesignated MCS-2 in 1955. Throughout her service, she played a vital role in supporting mine warfare operations until her decommissioning in 1974.

USS Passumpsic (AO-107) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to refuel warships at sea, she played a crucial logistical role during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Cold War operations in the Pacific. Passumpsic conducted numerous underway replenishments, enabling sustained naval operations far from port. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command, continuing her support role under a civilian crew.

USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship commissioned into the U.S. Navy on May 30, 1998. Named in honor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship has been pivotal in supporting amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief missions worldwide. Over its service, USS Pearl Harbor has participated in major exercises and deployments, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing logistical support and transport for Marines, vehicles, and landing craft. The ship’s versatility and advanced capabilities have made it a key asset in maintaining U.S. maritime readiness and projecting power across the globe.

USS PERMIT (SSN-594) was the lead ship of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in the United States Navy. Commissioned on May 29, 1962, she played a crucial role during the Cold War, conducting surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence-gathering missions in the Pacific Ocean. Permit was notable for being part of the first class of submarines designed from the outset for nuclear propulsion, significantly enhancing the Navy's underwater capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, USS PERMIT was decommissioned on July 23, 1991.

USS Pinckney (DDG-91) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 2004. Named after Cook First Class William Pinckney, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the ship has participated in numerous deployments supporting maritime security, anti-piracy operations, and multinational exercises in the Pacific and Middle East regions. USS Pinckney notably contributed to the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014 and has frequently operated as part of carrier strike groups and independent patrols. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in maintaining U.S. naval presence and promoting stability across the world's oceans.

USS Polk County (LST-1084) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in May 1945 near the end of World War II. Initially serving in the Pacific, she assisted in occupation duties in the Far East after Japan’s surrender. The ship was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she transported troops, vehicles, and equipment to support United Nations operations. USS Polk County continued to serve through the Cold War period until she was decommissioned in 1969 and subsequently transferred to the Republic of China Navy.

USS Pollack (SSN-603) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964. Named after the pollack fish, she played an important role in Cold War naval operations, conducting numerous surveillance and deterrence patrols. Pollack participated in various fleet exercises and was noted for her advanced sonar and stealth capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1989 and later scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Preserver (ARS-8) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Throughout World War II, she provided vital salvage, towing, and rescue operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters, notably supporting the Normandy Invasion in 1944. After the war, Preserver continued her service, participating in peacetime operations and Cold War missions, including the recovery of sunken aircraft and submarines. Decommissioned in 1992, USS Preserver earned several commendations for her decades of dedicated and versatile service.

USS Rainier (AE-5) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Throughout World War II, she played a critical logistics role, supplying ammunition to Allied naval forces in the Pacific Theater, including during major campaigns such as Guadalcanal and the Philippines. After the war, Rainier was decommissioned, but was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and again during the Vietnam War, continuing her vital support missions. Rainier was finally decommissioned in 1970, having earned numerous battle stars for her dedicated service across three major conflicts.

USS Ranger (CV-4) was the United States Navy's first purpose-built aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1934. During World War II, she primarily operated in the Atlantic, providing critical air cover for convoys and participating in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942. Ranger also conducted air strikes against German shipping and installations along the Norwegian coast in 1943. After serving as a training and transport carrier later in the war, USS Ranger was decommissioned in 1946 and sold for scrap in 1947.

USS Reuben James (FFG-57) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on March 22, 1986. Named in honor of Boatswain’s Mate Reuben James, a naval hero of the First Barbary War, the ship conducted multiple deployments to the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, often supporting maritime security operations and coalition exercises. Notably, Reuben James participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, providing escort and patrol duties in the volatile Middle East region. After over 27 years of distinguished service, the frigate was decommissioned on July 18, 2013, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

USS Rockbridge (APA-228) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign by transporting troops and equipment for amphibious assaults. After the war, Rockbridge supported occupation duties in Japan and later took part in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American servicemen. The vessel was decommissioned in 1947 but was recommissioned for service during the Korean War and continued to serve until her final decommissioning in 1968.

USS Rowan (DD-782) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. After serving briefly in the final months of World War II, Rowan was active during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The ship also saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, participating in operations such as Sea Dragon and offering naval gunfire support along the Vietnamese coast. Decommissioned from U.S. service in 1975, Rowan was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Lai Yang (DD-20) until her retirement.

USS **Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413)** was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1944. The ship gained legendary status during the Battle off Samar on October 25, 1944, when her crew bravely engaged a vastly superior Japanese fleet to protect American escort carriers. Despite being heavily outgunned and eventually sunk, Samuel B. Roberts inflicted significant damage on enemy ships and bought crucial time for the American task force to escape. The ship's extraordinary courage earned her and her crew the nickname "the destroyer escort that fought like a battleship" and a lasting place in naval history.