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USS Rockwall (APA-230) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. During World War II, she participated in the Pacific Theater, transporting troops, cargo, and equipment to key locations such as Okinawa and the Philippines. After the war, Rockwall assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American servicemen from the Pacific back to the United States. She was decommissioned in 1947 and placed in reserve until her eventual scrapping in 1982.
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USS Rowe (DD-564) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in March 1944. She saw active service in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces. After the war, Rowe served with the Atlantic Fleet and was later deployed during the Korean War, conducting patrols and bombardment missions. Decommissioned in 1959, USS Rowe was eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register and sold for scrap.
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USS Ruchamkin (APD-89) was a high-speed transport of the United States Navy, originally laid down as a destroyer escort (DE-228) before being converted and commissioned in 1945. The ship participated in the final stages of World War II, serving in the Pacific Ocean and supporting occupation duties in Japan after the Japanese surrender. Following the war, Ruchamkin was involved in amphibious training exercises and various peacetime operations along the U.S. East Coast and in the Caribbean. She was decommissioned in 1957, later placed in reserve, and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1969.
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USS Sabine (AO-25) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1940. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role in fueling the Pacific Fleet, directly supporting major operations including the Battles of Midway, Guadalcanal, and Leyte Gulf. After the war, Sabine continued to serve during the Korean War, ensuring the mobility and effectiveness of naval forces through underway replenishment. Decommissioned in 1969, USS Sabine earned multiple battle stars for her vital service across three decades.
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USS Sarasota (APA-204) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a pivotal role during World War II, participating in the invasion of Okinawa in 1945, where she landed troops under heavy enemy fire. After the war, Sarasota contributed to Operation Magic Carpet, transporting returning American servicemen from the Pacific. Decommissioned in 1946, she remained in reserve until being scrapped in 1979.
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USS Scorpion (SSN-589) was a Skipjack-class nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1960. Assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, Scorpion conducted numerous Cold War patrols and training exercises, focusing on anti-submarine warfare and intelligence missions. On May 22, 1968, Scorpion tragically sank in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Azores, with the loss of all 99 crew members. The exact cause of the sinking remains uncertain, making it one of the most mysterious submarine disasters in U.S. naval history.
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USS Sea Cat (SS-399) was a Balao-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1944. During World War II, she conducted several war patrols in the Pacific Theater, engaging enemy shipping and performing lifeguard duty for air strikes. Sea Cat earned three battle stars for her service, contributing to the Allied effort through reconnaissance and offensive operations against Japanese vessels. After the war, she remained active in the fleet, serving in training roles and undergoing various modernizations until her decommissioning in 1968.
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USS **Sea Lion (APSS-315)** was originally commissioned as a Balao-class submarine in 1944 during World War II. She conducted several war patrols in the Pacific, earning two battle stars for her service, including rescuing prisoners of war and conducting special missions. After the war, she was converted into a submarine transport (APSS/LPSS) to support amphibious operations and special warfare, participating in covert training and exercises throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Sea Lion was decommissioned in 1970 after a distinguished career that showcased adaptability and innovation in submarine warfare.
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USS Seawolf (SSN-575) was the second nuclear-powered submarine built for the United States Navy, following the pioneering USS Nautilus. Commissioned in 1957, Seawolf was unique for being the only U.S. submarine powered by a liquid metal (sodium-cooled) nuclear reactor, though it was later converted to a more conventional pressurized-water reactor due to maintenance challenges. Throughout her service, Seawolf participated in a variety of experimental operations and Cold War patrols, advancing submarine technology and tactics. She was decommissioned in 1987, leaving a legacy of innovation in naval nuclear propulsion.
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USS Skate (SSN-578) was the lead ship of her class and the third nuclear-powered submarine commissioned by the United States Navy. Launched in 1957 and commissioned in 1957, Skate made history in March 1959 by becoming the first submarine to surface at the North Pole, demonstrating the Navy's ability to operate under the Arctic ice. Throughout her service, she conducted numerous Cold War patrols, exercises, and scientific missions, highlighting the strategic value of nuclear submarines. USS Skate was decommissioned in 1986 after nearly three decades of service.
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USS Skylark (ASR-20) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Built to support and rescue distressed submarines, Skylark served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous training exercises and submarine rescue operations during the Cold War era. Notably, she was involved in the search and recovery efforts following the tragic loss of USS Thresher (SSN-593) in 1963. Skylark remained an essential asset for undersea rescue and salvage missions until her decommissioning in 1973.
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USS Somersworth (PCE(R)-849) was a PCE(R)-848-class patrol craft escort and rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she was primarily assigned to convoy escort duties and rescue operations in the Atlantic theater, safeguarding Allied shipping from submarines and air attacks. After the war, she was renamed USS Somersworth in 1956 and continued to serve in a variety of training and reserve capacities. The ship was decommissioned in 1968, marking nearly 25 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy.
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Certainly! However, as of my latest information, there is no record of a U.S. military unit or naval vessel designated "USS Spokane120." The closest historical reference is the USS Spokane (CL-120), a Juneau-class light cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. The USS Spokane (CL-120) served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in goodwill visits and training exercises during the early years of the Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1949 and placed in reserve until being struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1966. If you meant a different unit or require a fictional history, please clarify!
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**USS St. Francis River (LSMR-525)** was a Landing Ship Medium (Rocket) commissioned by the United States Navy in the closing months of World War II. Laid down in 1945 and originally designated as LSMR-525, she was later named after the St. Francis River. The vessel served primarily in the Pacific theater, supporting amphibious operations with rocket fire. After World War II, she was decommissioned, then recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she provided naval gunfire support and participated in various combat operations before being decommissioned again and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
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USS Stark County (LST-1134) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1945 near the end of World War II. Although too late for major combat in WWII, she served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and later participated in postwar occupation duties in the Far East. During the Korean War, LST-1134 provided vital support in amphibious operations, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies. In 1955, she was renamed USS Stark County and continued her service until she was decommissioned and transferred to the Royal Thai Navy in 1966.
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USS Stone County (LST-1141) was a LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1945, she saw service in the final months of the war and subsequently took part in occupation duties in the Far East until 1946. The ship was later reactivated for the Korean War, providing crucial logistical support for United Nations forces. Renamed USS Stone County in 1955, she continued to serve during the Vietnam War before being decommissioned and transferred to the Royal Thai Navy in 1970.
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USS Strickland (DE-333) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, escorting convoys and conducting anti-submarine patrols to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. After the war, Strickland operated in the Pacific, supporting occupation forces in Japan before being decommissioned in 1947. Reactivated during the Korean War, she served as a radar picket ship before her final decommissioning in 1960.
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USS Surveyor (AGS-3) was originally built as a survey ship for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey and launched in 1917. During World War I, she was transferred to the U.S. Navy and commissioned as USS Surveyor, serving primarily in the North Atlantic on patrol and escort duties. After the war, she returned to the Coast and Geodetic Survey, where she resumed her peacetime mission of charting Alaskan and Pacific waters. The Surveyor played a vital role in both military and scientific efforts, contributing to navigation safety and military readiness throughout her service.
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USS Taussig (DD-746) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Rear Admiral Edward D. Taussig, she saw intense action during the final campaigns of World War II, providing fire support during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Taussig served in the Korean War, conducting patrols and shore bombardments, and later participated in Vietnam War operations, including carrier escort and gunfire support. Decommissioned in 1970, she was transferred to Taiwan, where she served as ROCS Lo Yang (DD-14).
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USS Taylor (DDE-468) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in June 1942. She saw extensive action during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After the war, Taylor was modernized and reclassified as a destroyer escort (DDE) in 1949, serving during the Korean War and later in the Vietnam War. Throughout her distinguished career, USS Taylor earned 15 battle stars before being decommissioned in 1969.
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USS Tazewell (APA-209) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. She played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, notably participating in the invasion of Okinawa in April 1945, where she landed troops and supplies under combat conditions. After the war, Tazewell was involved in occupation duties in Japan and China, as well as returning American servicemen home as part of Operation Magic Carpet. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and later scrapped in 1974.
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USS Teaberry (AN-34/YN-29) was a net laying ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1943 during World War II. Built at the American Shipbuilding Company in Lorain, Ohio, she was tasked with laying and tending anti-submarine nets to protect Allied harbors and anchorages. USS Teaberry served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supporting operations in locations such as Bermuda and later in the Pacific islands. After the war, she continued service for a short period before being decommissioned in 1947 and eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
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USS Telfair (APA-210) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1944. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign by delivering troops and equipment under heavy enemy attack. After the war, Telfair assisted in occupation duties in the Far East and supported Operation Magic Carpet by bringing veterans home. The ship was decommissioned in 1946, briefly recommissioned for service during the Korean War, and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1970.
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USS Tennessee (SSBN-734) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on December 17, 1988. As the lead ship of the "Trident II" subclass, she was the first submarine designed to carry the advanced Trident D5 ballistic missile. Homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, USS Tennessee conducts strategic deterrence patrols as a critical component of the U.S. nuclear triad. Over her decades of service, she has earned multiple awards for operational excellence and remains an integral asset in maintaining national security.