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USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629)
U.S. Navy
USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964. Named after the American pioneer Daniel Boone, she played a strategic role during the Cold War, conducting numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. Over her nearly three decades of service, Daniel Boone contributed to the United States' nuclear triad, ensuring second-strike capability. The submarine was decommissioned in 1994 and subsequently scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
USS Davis (DD-937)
U.S. Navy
USS Davis (DD-937) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named after Admiral Charles H. Davis, the ship served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises, crisis response operations, and providing naval gunfire support during the Vietnam War. Throughout her career, Davis engaged in anti-submarine warfare training and multiple deployments with the Sixth Fleet. She was decommissioned in 1982 and subsequently stricken from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of nearly 25 years of distinguished service.
USS EISENHOWER CVN69
U.S. Navy
USS ETHAN ALLEN SSBN 608
U.S. Navy
USS EVERGLADES AD24
U.S. Navy
USS Fife (DD-991)
U.S. Navy
USS Fife (DD-991) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1980. Named after Admiral James Fife, Jr., the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, providing anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities. USS Fife participated in major exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Operation Desert Storm, where she enforced maritime sanctions against Iraq. After over two decades of distinguished service, USS Fife was decommissioned in 2003 and subsequently sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.
USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30)
U.S. Navy
USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Named after the historic fort in Minnesota, she served primarily in amphibious operations, supporting the deployment of Marines, vehicles, and landing craft. Throughout her career, Fort Snelling participated in significant operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine in 1962 and the recovery of the Gemini VI and VII space missions in 1965. The ship remained active during the Vietnam War and other Cold War deployments before being decommissioned in 1984.
USS GARCIA (FF-1040)
U.S. Navy
USS GARCIA (FF-1040) was a Garcia-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on December 21, 1964. Named in honor of U.S. Marine Private First Class Fernando Luis Garcia, the ship was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, USS GARCIA participated in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, supporting NATO operations and maintaining a forward presence. She was decommissioned on January 31, 1989, and later transferred to the Pakistan Navy, where she served as PNS Saif.
USS GEORGE CLYMER
U.S. Navy
USS GLENNON DD840
U.S. Navy
USS GREAT SITKIN AE-17
U.S. Navy
USS James K. Polk (SSBN-645)
U.S. Navy
The USS James K. Polk (SSBN-645) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Named after the 11th President of the United States, she played a critical role in the nation's strategic deterrence mission during the Cold War, conducting numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. In 1994, following the end of the Cold War and arms reduction treaties, she was converted to an attack submarine (SSN-645) and served briefly in this new role. The USS James K. Polk was decommissioned in 1999, concluding over three decades of distinguished service.
USS James Madison (SSBN-627)
U.S. Navy
USS James Madison (SSBN-627) was a James Madison-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964. As part of the "41 for Freedom" submarines, she was equipped with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles, serving as a critical element of the U.S. nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. Throughout her career, USS James Madison conducted numerous strategic deterrent patrols in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, helping to maintain the balance of power. She was decommissioned in 1992 following the end of the Cold War and subsequently scrapped as part of the Navy's nuclear ship recycling program.
USS JOHNSTON DD821
U.S. Navy
USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16)
U.S. Navy
USS Joseph Strauss (DDG-16) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Admiral Joseph Strauss, the ship served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duties for aircraft carriers, and participating in search and rescue operations. Throughout her career, USS Joseph Strauss operated extensively in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting U.S. naval presence during the Cold War. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Formion (D220) before being retired.
USS Kitty-Hawk (CV-63); Yokosuka, Japan - ENG (E-DIV)
U.S. Navy
The USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) was a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1961, serving as a key flagship of the United States Navy for nearly five decades. Homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, she played a pivotal role in projecting American naval power in the Western Pacific, particularly during the Vietnam War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and as a forward-deployed carrier in the 7th Fleet. The Engineering Division (E-DIV) was responsible for maintaining and operating the ship’s complex propulsion and electrical systems, ensuring readiness and mobility. Kitty Hawk was decommissioned in 2009, marking the end of an era as the last conventionally powered aircraft carrier in active service for the U.S. Navy.
USS Long Beach CGN9
U.S. Navy
USS MEYERKORD
U.S. Navy
USS Moosbrugger (DD 980)
U.S. Navy
USS Moosbrugger (DD-980) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 16, 1978. Named in honor of Vice Admiral Frederick Moosbrugger, a noted World War II destroyer commander, the ship specialized in anti-submarine warfare and served extensively in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Throughout her career, Moosbrugger participated in numerous multinational exercises, provided escort duties, and supported various operations, including deployments during the Gulf War era. After over two decades of service, USS Moosbrugger was decommissioned on December 15, 2000, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2004.
USS NATHAN HALE
U.S. Navy
USS NEOSHO
U.S. Navy
USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DD-883)
U.S. Navy
USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DD-883) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1945. Named after Lieutenant Newman K. Perry, she served extensively during the Cold War era, performing patrols, training exercises, and serving as a plane guard for aircraft carriers. The destroyer saw action during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and participating in various operations. Decommissioned in 1981, she was later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she continued service as ROCS Chi Yang (DD-912).
USS Oldendorf (DD-972)
U.S. Navy
USS Oldendorf (DD-972) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 4, 1978. Named after Admiral Jesse B. Oldendorf, the ship served in various capacities, including anti-submarine warfare, surface action groups, and carrier battle group escort duties. Oldendorf participated in significant operations such as Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and supported coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After over two decades of service, the destroyer was decommissioned on June 20, 2003, and was later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.
USS ORLECK
U.S. Navy