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USS MCKEAN DD784
U.S. Navy
USS NANTAHALA
U.S. Navy
USS Nereus (AS-17)
U.S. Navy
USS Nereus (AS-17) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy on 27 October 1944. During World War II, she provided vital repair, supply, and maintenance services to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, particularly at Pearl Harbor and Guam. After the war, Nereus continued to serve in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, supporting submarine operations during the early years of the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned in 1971, concluding over two decades of distinguished service to the U.S. submarine force.
USS Norton Sound (AVM1-)
U.S. Navy
The **USS Norton Sound (AVM-1)** was originally commissioned as a seaplane tender in 1945, serving in the Pacific theater during the final months of World War II. After the war, she was converted into a missile test ship, playing a critical role in the development and testing of naval missile systems, including the Terrier, Tartar, and Polaris programs. Throughout the Cold War, the Norton Sound was at the forefront of technological innovation, supporting research and evaluation of advanced weapons and radar systems. She was decommissioned in 1986 after more than four decades of distinguished service, leaving a lasting impact on naval aviation and missile development.
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 (DD-886)
U.S. Navy
USS Orleck (DD-886) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1945. Named after Lieutenant Joseph Orleck, the ship served during the final stages of World War II and later participated extensively in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and patrol operations. After decades of active service, Orleck was transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1982, where she operated as TCG Yücetepe (D-345) until her decommissioning in 2000. Today, USS Orleck serves as a museum ship, preserving her legacy and honoring the sailors who served aboard her.
USS PASADENA
U.S. Navy
USS PUTNAM DD757
U.S. Navy
USS ROBERT A OWENS
U.S. Navy
USS ROCHESTER CA 124
U.S. Navy
USS SEA DEVIL
U.S. Navy
USS SKIPJACK
U.S. Navy
USS STEINAKER
U.S. Navy
USS STICKELL DD888
U.S. Navy
USS STRONG
U.S. Navy
USS Talbot (FFG-4)
U.S. Navy
USS Talbot (FFG-4) was a Brooke-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 22 April 1967. Named after Captain Silas Talbot, a distinguished officer in the Continental Navy, USS Talbot served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and operations during the Cold War era. The ship was notable for its early integration of advanced missile systems, enhancing fleet air defense capabilities. USS Talbot was decommissioned on 5 December 1988, after over two decades of service, contributing to NATO operations and promoting maritime security before being transferred to the Egyptian Navy.
USS Taluga (AO-62)
U.S. Navy
USS Taluga (AO-62) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She provided vital fuel support to combat ships during World War II, participating in key Pacific campaigns such as the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Taluga continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring sustained naval operations by replenishing ships at sea. The vessel was decommissioned in 1972, concluding a distinguished career that spanned nearly three decades of active service.
USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51)
U.S. Navy
USS **Thomas S. Gates (CG-51)** was a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on December 22, 1987. Named after Thomas S. Gates, the 7th Secretary of Defense, the ship served as a multi-role warship capable of air defense, surface warfare, and strike operations. Throughout her service, Thomas S. Gates participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm, and counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned on December 15, 2005.
USS TWINING DD540
U.S. Navy
USS UHLMANN DD687
U.S. Navy
USS William C. Lawe (DD-763)
U.S. Navy
USS William C. Lawe (DD-763) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in December 1946. Named after Lieutenant William C. Lawe, she served during the Cold War era, participating in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, including support for the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962. The ship was also active during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving on Yankee Station. After over three decades of service, USS William C. Lawe was decommissioned in October 1983 and later sunk as a target in 1999.
USS ZELLARS DD777
U.S. Navy
V2 DIVISION
U.S. Navy
VA 105
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 105 (VA-105), known as the "Mad Dogs," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on May 1, 1952. The unit was originally equipped with the AD Skyraider and later transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk. VA-105 participated in several key operations, including the Lebanon crisis in 1958, providing close air support for U.S. Marine landings. The squadron was disestablished on February 1, 1959, after nearly seven years of service.