U.S. Navy

USS Finback (SSN-670) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on February 4, 1970. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions during the Cold War, she conducted numerous patrols and participated in fleet exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Finback played a significant role in supporting U.S. naval operations, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities, and maintaining a strategic deterrent presence. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on March 28, 1997.

USS FISKE (DDR-842) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1945, named in honor of Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske. Initially serving in the Atlantic Fleet, she participated in numerous training exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments during the early years of the Cold War. In 1952, FISKE was converted to a radar picket destroyer (DDR), enhancing her capabilities in air defense and surveillance missions. She continued her service through the Vietnam War era before being decommissioned in September 1980 and later transferred to Turkey.

USS Fletcher (DD-445) was the lead ship of the Fletcher-class destroyers in the United States Navy, commissioned in June 1942. She saw extensive action during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in major battles such as Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Fletcher earned fifteen battle stars for her World War II service, making her one of the most decorated destroyers of the war. After the war, she served in training and reserve roles before being decommissioned in 1969 and eventually scrapped.

USS Gettysburg (CG-64) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the pivotal Civil War battle, Gettysburg has participated in numerous operations, including enforcement of United Nations sanctions, counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean, and deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, enabling advanced air, surface, and subsurface warfare capabilities. Over its service, USS Gettysburg has been recognized for excellence in battle readiness and has played a key role in multi-national naval exercises and maritime security operations.

USS Glennon (DD-840) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1945, named after Rear Admiral James H. Glennon. Though commissioned too late for World War II combat, Glennon played a significant role during the Cold War era, participating in NATO exercises and serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet. The destroyer supported operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and aided in the recovery efforts for the Gemini space missions. USS Glennon was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Hellenic Navy, where she served as Nearchos until 1993.

USS **Hayler** (DD-997) was a Spruance-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned on March 5, 1983. Named after Admiral Robert W. Hayler, the ship was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare but also carried capabilities for surface and air engagements. Throughout her service, Hayler participated in multiple deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Persian Gulf, supporting various fleet exercises and multinational operations. The ship was decommissioned on August 25, 2003, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2004.

USS Hepburn (DE-1055) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1969. Named after Lieutenant Commander Arthur Japy Hepburn, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, undertaking anti-submarine warfare operations and participating in training exercises with allied navies during the Cold War. Hepburn saw multiple deployments to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. presence and operations in volatile regions. Decommissioned in 1991, she was later sunk as a target during training exercises in 2002.

The USS John Young (DD-973) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on May 20, 1978. Named in honor of Captain John Young, a decorated naval officer from the War of 1812, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, the USS John Young participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and maritime interdiction missions. After more than two decades of active duty, the destroyer was decommissioned on September 30, 2002, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2004.

USS KEARSARGE (CV-33), later redesignated CVS-33, was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Initially serving in the immediate post-World War II period, she participated in training and readiness operations before being modernized and redeployed during the Korean War, where she conducted combat operations and air support missions. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, KEARSARGE was converted to an anti-submarine warfare carrier (CVS) and played a significant role in Cold War operations, including serving as the primary recovery ship for several NASA space missions. The ship was decommissioned in 1970 after nearly 25 years of distinguished service.

USS **Meyerkord (FF-1058)** was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1969. Named in honor of Lieutenant Harold Dale Meyerkord, a Navy officer killed in action during the Vietnam War, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles throughout the Cold War. Meyerkord participated in various Pacific Fleet operations, including multiple deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. interests and allied exercises. The frigate was decommissioned in 1991 and later transferred to Turkey, where she served as **TCG Karadeniz (F-255)** until her retirement from active duty.

USS Mississinewa (AO-144) was a Neosho-class fleet oiler commissioned into the United States Navy in 1955. Primarily serving with the Atlantic Fleet, she played a crucial role in refueling and replenishing naval vessels at sea, enhancing fleet endurance during Cold War operations. The ship participated in numerous Mediterranean deployments and supported U.S. naval activities during crises such as the Lebanon intervention in 1958. After nearly three decades of service, USS Mississinewa was decommissioned in 1991 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Mount Hood (AE-29) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on May 1, 1971. Named after the volcanic peak in Oregon, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, providing underway replenishment of ordnance to naval vessels at sea. Throughout her service, Mount Hood supported operations during the Vietnam War and later participated in numerous fleet exercises and deployments, including operations in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on August 10, 1999, and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) was an Anchorage-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Throughout her service, she played a significant role in amphibious operations, supporting the deployment and landing of Marines, vehicles, and equipment via landing craft and helicopters. Mount Vernon participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, and provided vital logistical support during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 2003 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.

USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned in the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Marine Lieutenant Myles C. Fox, a posthumous Navy Cross recipient from World War II, the ship served prominently through the Cold War era. She participated in the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers, and later saw action in the Vietnam War with shore bombardments and anti-submarine patrols. After decades of service, USS Myles C. Fox was decommissioned in 1979 and subsequently transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she continued service as ROCS Liao Yang.

USS Nicholson (DD-982) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1979. Named after five generations of Nicholsons who served in the U.S. Navy, the ship participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and support missions during Operation Desert Storm. Throughout her service, Nicholson provided vital anti-submarine warfare capabilities and escorted carrier battle groups. After over two decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 2002 and later expended as a target during a training exercise in 2004.

USS Noa (DD-841) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the conclusion of World War II. Serving through the Cold War era, Noa participated in numerous operations, including NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and anti-submarine warfare missions. Notably, in 1962, USS Noa played a key role in the recovery of astronaut John Glenn after his historic Mercury-Atlas 6 spaceflight. The destroyer continued active service until her decommissioning in 1973, after which she was transferred to the Spanish Navy.

USS Ouellet (FF-1077) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1970. Named in honor of Ensign David Ouellet, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship specialized in anti-submarine warfare and participated in numerous Pacific Fleet operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Ouellet played a key role in Cold War naval exercises and supported U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific region throughout her service. The frigate was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to the Royal Thai Navy, where she served as HTMS Phutthayotfa Chulalok (FFG-461).

USS Power (DD-839) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in September 1945, just after the end of World War II. Throughout her service, Power operated extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises and serving with the 6th Fleet during the Cold War. She played roles in crises such as the Lebanon intervention in 1958 and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. After nearly three decades of active service, USS Power was decommissioned in 1977 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she served as ROCS Shen Yang (DD-923).

USS RICH (DD-820) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1946. Named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Ralph McMaster Rich, a Navy pilot killed in action during World War II, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. Throughout her career, USS RICH participated in numerous NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments with the 6th Fleet, and provided support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. Decommissioned in 1977, she was later sold for scrap, having served over three decades as a vital component of the U.S. Navy's destroyer force.

USS San Bernardino (LST-1189) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to transport and deploy tanks, vehicles, and troops directly onto shore without docks, she served during the final years of the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and logistics. Throughout her service, San Bernardino participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, enhancing U.S. amphibious capabilities. Decommissioned in 1995, the vessel was later transferred to the Chilean Navy, where she continued her service under the name Valdivia (LST-93).

USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD-717) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Rear Admiral Theodore E. Chandler, the ship served extensively in the post-World War II era, including significant deployments during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In Korea, she provided gunfire support and escorted carrier task forces, earning five battle stars for her service. During the Vietnam War, Theodore E. Chandler carried out naval gunfire missions and patrol duties before being decommissioned in 1975 and transferred to the Republic of China Navy.

USS Vega (AF-59) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, refrigerated items, and dry goods, she played a crucial logistical role in supporting fleet operations, particularly in the Pacific. During her service, Vega participated in numerous deployments, including support missions during the Vietnam War, ensuring frontline units remained supplied in combat zones. After nearly two decades of service, USS Vega was decommissioned in 1977 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Vesole (DD-878) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in April 1945 near the end of World War II. Named in honor of Ensign Kay K. Vesole, who was killed in action during World War II, the ship served in various roles throughout her career, including anti-submarine warfare and escort duties. Vesole participated in significant Cold War operations, including deployments during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as supporting NATO exercises in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After nearly three decades of service, USS Vesole was decommissioned in 1976 and later sold for scrap.

USS Voge (FF-1047) was a Garcia-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1966. Named after Rear Admiral Richard George Voge, the ship primarily served in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War. In 1976, USS Voge was involved in a notable collision with the Soviet submarine K-22 in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the intensity of US-Soviet naval encounters. The vessel continued its service until decommissioning in 1989, after which it was eventually scrapped.