U.S. Navy

USS Manitowoc (LST-1180) 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, she served extensively with the Atlantic Fleet and participated in multiple training exercises and amphibious operations. Manitowoc supported NATO exercises, Caribbean deployments, and humanitarian missions, reflecting the versatility of the Newport-class design. Decommissioned in 1993, she was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Chung Ho (LST-225).

USS Manley (DD-940) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named after Captain John Manley, a notable figure from the American Revolutionary War, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. Manley participated in significant operations including the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and deployments during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support. The destroyer continued service through NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments until being decommissioned in 1983.

USS McInerney (FFG-8) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1979. Named after Vice Admiral Francis X. McInerney, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles and participated in multiple operations, including drug interdiction patrols in the Caribbean and support for Middle East operations. During its service, USS McInerney was notable for being the first ship of its class to be equipped with the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. After over 30 years of active service, the frigate was decommissioned in 2010 and transferred to the Pakistan Navy, where it was renamed PNS Alamgir (F-260).

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USS Monmouth County (LST-1032) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she participated in key Pacific Theater operations, including landings in the Philippines and Okinawa. After decommissioning post-war, she was recommissioned for service during the Korean War and later served in the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and logistic missions. The vessel was finally decommissioned in 1971, concluding a distinguished career spanning multiple conflicts.

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 Providence (SSN-719) is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy in 1985. Built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, the submarine has played a critical role in numerous operations, including deployment during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Notably, Providence was the first submarine to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles in combat during this conflict. Throughout her service, she has participated in various exercises and missions, contributing significantly to the Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities until her decommissioning in August 2021.

USS Ramsey (FFG-2) was a Brooke-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on June 3, 1967. Named after Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey, the ship was designed for anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare, equipped with advanced missile and sonar systems for its time. Throughout its service, USS Ramsey participated in Vietnam War operations, providing naval gunfire support and escort duties. The ship was decommissioned on September 1, 1988, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2000.

USS Richard S. Edwards (DD-950) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in February 1959. Named after Admiral Richard S. Edwards, the ship served extensively in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous operations during the Vietnam War, including naval gunfire support and search and rescue missions. Throughout her service, USS Richard S. Edwards earned several commendations for her performance and dedication. She was decommissioned in December 1982 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Named after the famed Arctic explorer Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, the ship conducted anti-submarine warfare operations, training exercises, and patrol missions primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans during the Cold War. She participated in numerous multinational exercises and provided escort and surveillance duties to support U.S. interests. Decommissioned in 1992, the vessel was later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she served as ROCS Chi Yang (FFG-932).

USS Rupertus (DD-851) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in March 1946. Named after Marine Corps General William H. Rupertus, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. Rupertus saw action in the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers, and later participated in the Vietnam War, conducting naval gunfire missions and search-and-rescue operations. The destroyer remained active until 1973, after which she was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she continued service as ROCS Hua Yang (DD-6).

USS *Texas* (CGN-39) was a Virginia-class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy, commissioned on 10 September 1977. She served primarily with the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous operations and exercises, including deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf during the Cold War. *Texas* provided carrier battle group escort, air defense, and surface/strike capabilities with her advanced missile systems. After over fifteen years of service, she was decommissioned on 16 May 1993, as part of post-Cold War force reductions.

USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 19, 1997. Named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who tragically lost their lives aboard USS Juneau during World War II, the ship embodies their legacy of sacrifice and service. Throughout its service, USS The Sullivans has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security patrols, joint exercises with allied navies, and support missions in the Global War on Terrorism. The ship continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, upholding the memory of the Sullivan brothers through dedication and excellence at sea.

USS *Tuscaloosa* (LST-1187) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed to support amphibious operations, she featured a unique bow ramp for rapid offloading of vehicles and cargo directly onto shore. Throughout her service, *Tuscaloosa* participated in numerous training exercises, humanitarian missions, and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, playing a vital support role during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. She was decommissioned in 1994 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Vincennes (CG-49) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1985. Named after the Revolutionary War Battle of Vincennes, she served extensively in the Pacific Fleet and participated in numerous exercises and operations throughout her career. Most notably, on July 3, 1988, Vincennes mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in 290 civilian deaths and significant international controversy. The ship continued to serve until her decommissioning in 2005, after which she was placed in reserve.

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.

USS Whipple (FF-1062) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1970. Named after Commodore Abraham Whipple, the ship played a vital role during the Cold War, conducting anti-submarine warfare operations and escort missions, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Whipple participated in significant exercises and supported operations during the Vietnam War, including search and rescue missions. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Mexican Navy, where she served under the name ARM Mina (F-214).

USS Wright (CC-2) was a planned Lexington-class battlecruiser for the United States Navy, laid down in 1921 at the Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Named after the Wright brothers, the ship was part of a class designed during World War I to counter new fast battleships and cruisers. However, construction was halted and ultimately canceled in 1923 following the Washington Naval Treaty, which imposed strict limits on capital ship construction. The incomplete hull was scrapped on the slipway, and the name Wright was later reassigned to other Navy vessels.

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) "Blue Hawks" was a distinguished United States Navy attack squadron established in 1945. Originally designated as Bomber-Fighter Squadron VBF-18, it was redesignated several times before becoming VA-72 in 1955. The Blue Hawks participated in major Cold War and postwar operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, where they flew the A-7E Corsair II in strike missions against Iraqi targets in 1991. The squadron was deactivated later in 1991, marking the end of nearly five decades of service.

Attack Squadron 113 (VA-113), known as the "Stingers," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on July 15, 1948. Initially flying the F8F Bearcat and later transitioning to jet aircraft such as the F9F Panther, F9F Cougar, and A-4 Skyhawk, VA-113 participated in combat operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The squadron was renowned for its effectiveness in ground-attack missions, providing close air support and interdiction strikes. VA-113 was ultimately disestablished on October 1, 1977, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

Attack Squadron 128 (VA-128), known as the "Golden Intruders," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on September 1, 1967. Its primary mission was to serve as a Fleet Replacement Squadron, training aircrews and maintenance personnel to operate the A-6 Intruder all-weather attack aircraft. Based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, VA-128 played a crucial role in preparing Navy personnel for combat and fleet assignments during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The squadron was disestablished on September 30, 1995, following the retirement of the A-6 Intruder from active service.

Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQ-133), known as the "Wizards," was established in 1969 as an electronic warfare unit in the United States Navy. Originally flying the EKA-3B Skywarrior, the squadron later transitioned to the EA-6B Prowler, specializing in electronic attack and suppression of enemy air defenses. VAQ-133 has participated in numerous deployments and combat operations, including missions during the Cold War and in the Middle East. Today, the squadron operates the EA-18G Growler, continuing its vital role in providing electronic warfare support to the fleet.

VC-1, or Composite Squadron One, was a United States Navy aviation unit established during World War II. Formed in 1943, VC-1 was part of the "composite squadron" concept, providing both fighter and anti-submarine capabilities aboard escort carriers. The squadron flew aircraft such as the Grumman FM-2 Wildcat and the TBM Avenger, conducting vital anti-submarine patrols and convoy protection missions in the Atlantic theater. VC-1 contributed to the safe passage of Allied shipping by countering the threat posed by German U-boats, playing a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic before being disestablished in 1945.

VC-5, originally established as Composite Squadron FIVE (VC-5) by the U.S. Navy in 1948, was a pioneering unit in carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) and electronic warfare. The squadron initially operated TBM Avenger aircraft and later transitioned to the AD Skyraider and other specialized platforms, conducting vital night attack and electronic countermeasure missions. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, VC-5 played a key role in testing and developing electronic warfare tactics for carrier operations. The squadron was eventually redesignated as VAQ-135 in 1968, continuing its legacy under a new name as part of the evolving electronic attack community.

Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), known as the "Stingers," was established in 1948 as VF-113 and originally flew the F8F Bearcat. The squadron saw combat during the Korean War, operating from carriers and conducting ground attack missions. Over the decades, VFA-113 transitioned through several aircraft, including the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F-4 Phantom II, and the A-7 Corsair II, before becoming one of the first squadrons to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Today, VFA-113 continues to operate from Naval Air Station Lemoore, providing carrier-based strike fighter capabilities for the U.S. Navy.