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USS Du Pont (DD-941)
U.S. Navy
USS Du Pont (DD-941) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1957. Named after Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, she served actively during the Cold War, participating in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments. The destroyer saw action in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and participating in operations off the coast of Southeast Asia. USS Du Pont was decommissioned in March 1983 after over 25 years of service and was eventually scrapped in 1992.
USS DYESS DD880
U.S. Navy
USS Edward McDonnell (FF-1043)
U.S. Navy
USS Edward McDonnell (FF-1043) was a Garcia-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on February 15, 1965. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (junior grade) Edward Orrick McDonnell, the ship primarily served in anti-submarine warfare and escort missions throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. The vessel participated in numerous NATO exercises, patrols, and showed the flag operations, contributing to the deterrence posture of the U.S. Navy. After over two decades of service, USS Edward McDonnell was decommissioned on September 30, 1988, and later scrapped.
USS Elrod (FFG-55)
U.S. Navy
USS Elrod (FFG-55) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on May 18, 1985. Named after Lieutenant Commander Henry T. Elrod, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Wake Island, the ship played a vital role in numerous operations, including enforcing sanctions in the Persian Gulf during Operation Earnest Will and supporting counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean. USS Elrod also participated in humanitarian missions, such as rescuing refugees and providing disaster relief. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on January 30, 2015.
USS England (CG-22)
U.S. Navy
USS England (CG-22) was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1963. Named in honor of Ensign John C. England and the famed WWII destroyer escort that sank six enemy submarines, CG-22 served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout the Cold War, the ship participated in numerous operations, including Vietnam War combat support, carrier escort duties, and multinational exercises. USS England was decommissioned in 1994 after over three decades of distinguished service.
USS EXCEL
U.S. Navy
USS Fletcher (DD-992)
U.S. Navy
USS Fletcher (DD-992) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on July 30, 1980. Named after Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises, deployments, and operations, including support roles during the Gulf War. Throughout her service, Fletcher was known for her versatility, conducting anti-submarine warfare, escort duties, and maritime security operations. She was decommissioned on October 1, 2004, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2008.
USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931)
U.S. Navy
USS Forrest Sherman (DD-931) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Named after Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, the ship served prominently during the Cold War, participating in various Atlantic and Mediterranean operations, including NATO exercises and crisis response missions. During her service, Forrest Sherman was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine and provided support during the Lebanon Crisis of 1958. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1982 and later used as a test ship before being sunk as a target in 2012.
USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43)
U.S. Navy
USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on August 8, 1987. Named after the historic fort in Baltimore, Maryland, the ship was designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles with embarked Marines during amphibious operations. Throughout its service, Fort McHenry participated in numerous deployments, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and humanitarian missions such as tsunami relief in Indonesia in 2005. After over three decades of active service supporting global naval operations, USS Fort McHenry was decommissioned on March 27, 2021.
USS GOODRICH
U.S. Navy
USS GRAFFIAS
U.S. Navy
USS Harlan County (LST-1196)
U.S. Navy
USS Harlan County (LST-1196) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Designed to transport tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore without docks, she played a vital role in amphibious operations and exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Notably, in October 1993, Harlan County was deployed to Haiti as part of a United Nations mission but was withdrawn after facing hostile crowds, highlighting the complexities of peacekeeping operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1995 and later transferred to the Spanish Navy, where she served as Pizarro (L-42).
USS HAYNSWORTH DD700
U.S. Navy
USS Howard W. Gilmore
U.S. Navy
USS IMPERVIOUS MSO 449
U.S. Navy
USS JAMESTOWN
U.S. Navy
USS Kawishiwi (AO-146)
U.S. Navy
USS *Kawishiwi* (AO-146) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Throughout her service, she played a crucial role in refueling and replenishing ships at sea, primarily supporting the U.S. Pacific Fleet during the Cold War. The *Kawishiwi* participated in operations during the Vietnam War, ensuring sustained naval presence and combat readiness through underway replenishment missions. After more than three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1986, marking the end of her vital logistical contributions to naval operations.
uss kittyhawk cv63
U.S. Navy
USS KLONDIKE
U.S. Navy
USS LEARY
U.S. Navy
USS Lexington AVT-16
U.S. Navy
USS MACON
U.S. Navy
USS McCandless (FF-1084)
U.S. Navy
USS McCandless (FF-1084) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1972 and named in honor of Rear Admiral Byron McCandless and his son, Rear Admiral Bruce McCandless. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, she conducted numerous operations and exercises in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, supporting fleet missions and NATO allies. The ship played a vital role in patrolling and protecting sea lanes, as well as participating in search and rescue missions. Decommissioned in 1994, USS McCandless was later transferred to Turkey, where she served as TCG Trakya (F-254).
Uss Midway CV41
U.S. Navy