U.S. Navy

The USS Canopus Mardet (Marine Detachment) was the contingent of United States Marine Corps personnel assigned to the USS Canopus, a submarine tender that served the U.S. Navy during the Cold War era. The Marine Detachment was responsible for providing shipboard security, ceremonial duties, and assisting in the protection of nuclear weapons and sensitive materials aboard the vessel. Marines aboard the Canopus participated in various deployments, supporting submarine operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The detachment was an integral part of the ship’s complement until the gradual phase-out of Marine Detachments from naval vessels in the late 20th century.

USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) was a Casablanca-class escort carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital support role in World War II, providing air cover and transporting aircraft and personnel in the Pacific Theater. The carrier participated in major operations such as the Battle of Okinawa, where her aircraft conducted anti-submarine patrols and ground support missions. After the war, Cape Esperance assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American servicemen, before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Capodanno (DE-1093) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, named in honor of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno, a Navy chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient during the Vietnam War. Commissioned on 17 November 1973, Capodanno served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations, NATO exercises, and Mediterranean deployments. The ship participated in various Cold War missions, supporting U.S. interests and alliances across the globe. In 1993, after two decades of service, USS Capodanno was decommissioned and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Muavenet (F-250).

USS Carbonero (SS-337) was a Balao-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1945, near the end of World War II. Although she arrived too late to see combat in the war, Carbonero participated in postwar operations, including the notable Operation Crossroads atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946. Throughout the Cold War, she served primarily as a training and research submarine, supporting the development of submarine tactics and new weaponry. After decades of distinguished service, USS Carbonero was decommissioned in 1970 and later sunk as a target in 1975.

USS CARDINAL (MHC-60) was an Osprey-class coastal mine hunter of the United States Navy, commissioned on October 18, 1997. Designed for locating, classifying, and neutralizing moored and bottom mines in littoral waters, CARDINAL was equipped with advanced sonar and remotely operated vehicles. The vessel served primarily in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility, contributing to mine countermeasure operations and joint exercises with allied navies. CARDINAL was decommissioned on January 7, 2007, and subsequently transferred to the Egyptian Navy as part of military assistance programs.

The USS *Catskill* (MCS-1) was originally laid down as a tank landing ship (LSV-1) during World War II and later converted to a minelayer. Commissioned in 1944, she served in the Pacific Theater, supporting amphibious operations and post-war occupation duties. After World War II, the ship was reclassified multiple times, eventually becoming the Navy's first modern minelayer (MCS-1) in the 1960s. The *Catskill* provided critical mine warfare support during the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Champion (MCM-4) is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1991. Designed for the detection, classification, and neutralization of moored and bottom naval mines, she has played a vital role in ensuring safe passage for allied vessels in potentially mined waters. Throughout her service, Champion participated in numerous multinational exercises and operations, including deployments in the Persian Gulf during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Known for her advanced mine-hunting capabilities and wooden hull construction, USS Champion exemplified the U.S. Navy’s commitment to maritime security and mine warfare until her decommissioning in 2020.

USS CHARLES R. WARE (DD-865) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in July 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Named in honor of Lieutenant Charles R. Ware, a naval aviator lost at the Battle of Midway, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. She conducted operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, participating in NATO exercises and supporting the U.S. 6th Fleet. After over three decades of service, USS CHARLES R. WARE was decommissioned in December 1974 and later transferred to the Greek Navy.

USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign. After the war, the ship supported occupation duties in Asia and later took part in the Korean War, providing shore bombardment and escort services. USS Charles S. Sperry continued to serve through the Cold War era, including deployments in the Mediterranean and participation in the Cuban Missile Crisis, before being decommissioned in 1973.

USS *Cincinnati* (SSN-693) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 10 June 1978. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, she served as a vital component of the U.S. submarine force during the Cold War, conducting a variety of missions including intelligence gathering, surveillance, and support for carrier strike groups. Throughout her career, *Cincinnati* participated in numerous exercises and operations in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, earning a reputation for operational excellence. After over 17 years of service, she was decommissioned on 29 July 1996.

USS **Cubera (SS-347)** was a Balao-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Although she did not see combat during the war, Cubera served extensively during the early Cold War era, participating in training exercises, anti-submarine warfare operations, and fleet maneuvers in the Atlantic and Caribbean. In 1949, she was fitted with a snorkel and underwent a GUPPY II modernization to enhance her underwater capabilities. After nearly two decades of U.S. service, Cubera was transferred to the Venezuelan Navy in 1972, where she was renamed ARV Tiburon (S-12).

**USS Cybele (AKS-10)** was a **Acubens-class general stores issue ship** commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, Cybele served primarily in the Pacific Theater, delivering vital supplies and provisions to fleet units and shore bases in support of Allied operations. She played a crucial logistical role during the final phases of the war, supplying ships involved in the Philippines campaign and the Okinawa invasion. After the Japanese surrender, USS Cybele continued her service by supporting occupation forces before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Dale (DLG-19), a Leahy-class guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Designed for air defense and anti-submarine warfare, she played a vital role during the Cold War, including deployments to the Mediterranean with the Sixth Fleet. USS Dale participated in significant operations such as the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. The ship was reclassified as a guided missile cruiser (CG-19) in 1975 and served until her decommissioning in 1994.

USS Defender (MCM-2) was an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship of the United States Navy, commissioned on 30 September 1989. Designed to detect and neutralize naval mines, Defender played a critical role in ensuring safe passage for U.S. and allied vessels, particularly in mine-threatened waters. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf where mine warfare posed significant risks. After more than two decades of dedicated service, USS Defender was decommissioned on 1 October 2014.

USS Dominant (MSO-431) was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for ocean-going mine countermeasures, she operated primarily along the U.S. East Coast, the Caribbean, and deployed to the Mediterranean with the U.S. Sixth Fleet. Throughout her service, USS Dominant participated in various training exercises, mine-sweeping operations, and NATO exercises to ensure maritime safety during the Cold War. She was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1982, marking the end of nearly three decades of dedicated service.

USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 4, 1998. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Donald G. Cook, the ship has played a significant role in various operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and participation in NATO exercises. Notably, Donald Cook became widely recognized in 2014 when it was buzzed by Russian aircraft in the Black Sea, highlighting its presence in international security affairs. The vessel continues to serve as a forward-deployed asset in the U.S. Sixth Fleet, contributing to maritime security and multinational defense cooperation.

USS Donner (LSD-20) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She saw service in the final months of World War II and later played a significant role during the Korean War, supporting amphibious operations and transporting troops and equipment. Throughout her career, USS Donner participated in numerous training exercises and humanitarian missions, including the recovery of the Mercury-Atlas 5 space capsule in 1961. After decades of dedicated service, she was decommissioned in 1970.

USS Douglas A. Munro (DE-422) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944, named in honor of Signalman First Class Douglas Albert Munro, a Medal of Honor recipient. During World War II, DE-422 served primarily in the Pacific Theater, escorting convoys, conducting anti-submarine patrols, and providing support during key operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the liberation of the Philippines. The ship earned several battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her vital role in ensuring the safety of Allied naval and amphibious operations. Following the end of World War II, USS Douglas A. Munro was decommissioned in 1947 and eventually scrapped, but her legacy endures as a tribute to her namesake’s valor.

USS Drum (SSN-677) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on April 23, 1972. Built at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, she served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, conducting a variety of missions including surveillance, intelligence gathering, and anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. Drum participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, contributing to the Navy's strategic deterrence and undersea warfare capabilities. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on February 30, 1995, and later scrapped as part of the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Endymion (ARL-9) was one of the Achelous-class landing craft repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, she provided vital repair services to landing craft and other vessels in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations during the liberation of the Philippines and the Okinawa campaign. Endymion’s crew worked under combat conditions, often performing repairs under threat of enemy attack, which contributed significantly to fleet readiness and amphibious operations. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1947 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

The USS England (DE-635) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1943. Notably, in May 1944, she achieved fame for her extraordinary anti-submarine warfare performance in the Pacific, sinking six Japanese submarines within just 12 days—a record unmatched in naval history. The ship participated in various escort and patrol duties throughout the remainder of World War II, supporting major operations in the Pacific theater. Decommissioned in 1945, the USS England received the Presidential Unit Citation for her remarkable achievements.

USS Farmington (PCE-894) was a Patrol Craft Escort (PCE) commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Laid down in 1943 and launched in 1944, she served primarily in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duties in the Pacific Theater. After the war, PCE-894 was renamed USS Farmington in 1956 but was decommissioned shortly thereafter. Her service contributed to the protection of vital maritime supply lines during the conflict.

**USS FEWERT (FFG-45)** is a guided-missile frigate of the Oliver Hazard Perry class, commissioned in 1984. Throughout her service, FEWERT conducted numerous operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including escort duties during the Iran-Iraq War and participation in multinational exercises like RIMPAC. The frigate was recognized for her anti-submarine warfare capabilities and played a key role in maritime security operations during Operation Desert Storm. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, USS FEWERT was decommissioned in 2012.

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 14, 1995. Named in honor of Lieutenant William Charles Fitzgerald, the ship has participated in numerous operations, exercises, and patrols, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet. On June 17, 2017, Fitzgerald was involved in a fatal collision with a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan, resulting in significant damage and the loss of seven sailors. After extensive repairs and upgrades, the ship returned to active service in April 2020, continuing its role in promoting maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.