U.S. Navy

Special Boat Team TWELVE (SBT-12) is a unit within the United States Naval Special Warfare Command, specializing in maritime special operations. Established in 2002, SBT-12 traces its lineage to the Vietnam War-era Boat Support Units, evolving to support SEAL teams with advanced insertion and extraction capabilities. The team operates a variety of high-speed boats, such as the Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) and the Combatant Craft Assault (CCA), to conduct coastal and riverine missions worldwide. SBT-12 has played critical roles in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other theaters, providing mobility, fire support, and clandestine transport for special operations forces.

USS Antietam (CV-36) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1945. Although she arrived too late to see significant combat in World War II, Antietam supported occupation forces in the Far East following Japan's surrender. During the Korean War, she provided crucial air support for United Nations forces, launching numerous combat sorties. Notably, in 1952, USS Antietam became the Navy’s first angled-deck aircraft carrier, pioneering innovations in carrier aviation before her decommissioning in 1963.

USS Callaghan (DDG-994) was a Kidd-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1981. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, a World War II hero, the ship specialized in air defense and multi-threat warfare. During her service, Callaghan operated primarily in the Pacific and Middle East, participating in exercises, patrols, and escort duties, including operations during the Iran-Iraq War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1998 and later sold to Taiwan, where she serves as ROCS Su Ao (DDG-1802).

USS Capodanno (FF-1093) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1973. Named after Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno, a Medal of Honor recipient and Navy chaplain, the ship was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Capodanno participated in numerous fleet exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments, showcasing the Navy's commitment to alliance solidarity and maritime security. Decommissioned in 1993, she was later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Muavenet (F-250).

USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2) was the lead ship of her class of guided missile destroyers in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1960. Named after Charles Francis Adams, a distinguished naval officer, she was the first U.S. destroyer built from the keel up to launch guided missiles. Throughout her service, Adams participated in numerous Cold War operations, including Mediterranean and Atlantic deployments, and provided support during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After nearly three decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later designated as a museum ship.

USS Cone (DD-866) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Hutch I. Cone, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, including deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean with the 6th Fleet. USS Cone participated in Korean War operations, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Ecuadorian Navy, where she served as BAE El Oro.

USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 19, 1994. Named after Curtis D. Wilbur, the 43rd Secretary of the Navy, the ship has been primarily assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Over its service, USS Curtis Wilbur has participated in numerous multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and Foal Eagle, and has conducted freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea. The destroyer has also supported humanitarian missions and provided ballistic missile defense capabilities, showcasing the flexibility and strength of the U.S. Navy in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Edson (DD-946) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Named after Major General Merritt A. Edson, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, including combat operations in the Vietnam War where she provided naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. Throughout her active years, USS Edson participated in numerous training exercises, patrol missions, and goodwill visits across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Decommissioned in 1988, she now serves as a museum ship, preserving her legacy at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum in Bay City, Michigan.

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 Farragut (DLG-6), later reclassified as DDG-37, was the lead ship of her class of guided missile destroyers in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1960, she served as a key element of the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Farragut underwent several modernization overhauls to upgrade her missile and radar systems, ensuring her continued effectiveness in air defense roles. After more than two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1989 and subsequently stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Fife (DD-991) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1980. Named after Admiral James Fife, Jr., the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, providing anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities. USS Fife participated in major exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including Operation Desert Storm, where she enforced maritime sanctions against Iraq. After over two decades of distinguished service, USS Fife was decommissioned in 2003 and subsequently sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2005.

USS **Flying Fish** (SSN-673) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on April 1, 1970. Built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, she served during the Cold War, participating in numerous vital surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions. Flying Fish conducted several deployments to the Atlantic and Mediterranean, supporting NATO operations and tracking Soviet naval activity. After nearly 25 years of service, she was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on May 16, 1996.

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 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 **Gunston Hall** (LSD-44) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1989. Named after the historic Virginia estate of George Mason, she is the second naval vessel to bear the name. Throughout her service, Gunston Hall has participated in numerous major operations, including humanitarian relief in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and support missions during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The ship is designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, serving as a critical asset in expeditionary warfare and joint operations worldwide.

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).

The USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655) was a Benjamin Franklin-class fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on August 20, 1966. Named after Henry L. Stimson, a former U.S. Secretary of War, the submarine played a crucial role in the strategic deterrence mission during the Cold War. Homeported in both the Atlantic and later the Pacific, the Stimson completed numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. After nearly three decades of service, the USS Henry L. Stimson was decommissioned on May 5, 1993, and subsequently scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Isle Royale (AD-29) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide repair and logistical support to destroyers and other small warships, she operated primarily in the Pacific, including deployments to Pearl Harbor and the Far East during the post-World War II era and the Korean War. Isle Royale played a crucial role in maintaining fleet readiness by performing repairs and supplying necessary equipment and parts. Decommissioned in 1970, she was eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register and sold for scrap in 1975.

USS John Paul Jones (DDG-32) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1967. Named after the Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. During her active years, the ship participated in Vietnam War operations, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Decommissioned in 1982, USS John Paul Jones was later used as a target and sunk during a fleet training exercise in 2001.

USS Klakring (FFG-42) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 20 August 1983. Named after Rear Admiral Thomas B. Klakring, the ship served in a variety of roles including escort duties, maritime security operations, and joint exercises with allied navies. Throughout its active years, Klakring participated in operations such as counter-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean and supported Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf during the late 1980s. The ship was decommissioned on 22 March 2013, after nearly 30 years of service, and was later sunk as a target during a training exercise.

USS Krishna (ARL-38) was a landing craft repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Originally laid down as LST-1149, she was converted to an Achelous-class repair ship to provide maintenance and support for landing craft and small vessels. After serving briefly in the Pacific theater, Krishna was decommissioned in 1947 but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and riverine forces. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1971 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register, concluding her distinguished service career.

USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on September 26, 1987. Named after the decisive World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf, the ship has served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, supporting carrier strike groups, conducting maritime security operations, and participating in major exercises and deployments. Notably, USS Leyte Gulf has been involved in operations such as Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing air defense and surface warfare capabilities. Over its distinguished service, the cruiser has received numerous awards for operational excellence and remains a key asset in the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet.

USS Lowry (DD-770) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in the Battle of Okinawa and providing vital anti-aircraft and shore bombardment support. After the war, Lowry saw action during the Korean War and later operated in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War, supporting NATO operations. Decommissioned in 1973, USS Lowry earned multiple battle stars for her service across three major conflicts.

USS Manatee (AO-58) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. During World War II, she played a vital role in fueling Allied ships at sea during operations in the Pacific Theater, including support for the Okinawa campaign. After the war, Manatee continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing essential logistical support to naval forces engaged in both conflicts. The ship was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of distinguished service and was eventually scrapped.