U.S. Navy

River Division 532 (RIVDIV 532) was a unit within the U.S. Navy's Mobile Riverine Force during the Vietnam War. Established in the late 1960s, RIVDIV 532 operated heavily armored river patrol boats (PBRs) and monitors, conducting combat and patrol operations along the Mekong Delta's complex waterways. The division played a crucial role in Operation Game Warden and other missions, providing fire support, troop transport, and interdiction of Viet Cong supply lines. RIVDIV 532 was renowned for its adaptability in the challenging riverine environment, contributing significantly to U.S. efforts to control the delta and disrupt enemy activity.

River Division 111 (RivDiv 111) was a unit of the United States Navy's Mobile Riverine Force during the Vietnam War. Established in 1967, RivDiv 111 operated heavily armed Patrol Boat, River (PBR) craft to conduct river patrols, interdiction, and support operations primarily in the Mekong Delta. The unit played a critical role in Operation Game Warden, aimed at denying Viet Cong forces the use of vital waterways for movement and supply. RivDiv 111 engaged in numerous combat encounters, often under heavy fire, and contributed significantly to controlling the complex riverine environment until its deactivation in 1970.

Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron 13 (RVAH-13), known as the "Bats," was a U.S. Navy squadron established on January 3, 1961. Initially designated as Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-13, it was later redesignated as RVAH-13 in 1964 with the transition to the RA-5C Vigilante, a supersonic carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft. RVAH-13 played a significant role in photographic reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War, flying numerous combat sorties from aircraft carriers. The squadron was decommissioned on October 1, 1976, as part of the post-Vietnam drawdown and retirement of the RA-5C Vigilante from active service.

SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE (SDVT-1) is a specialized United States Navy unit formed in 1983, originally designated as SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE (SDV Team ONE). Based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, SDVT-1’s primary mission is to conduct undersea special operations using SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), which are submersible platforms designed to insert and extract SEALs clandestinely. The team has participated in numerous real-world operations and training exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific region, supporting national objectives and enhancing maritime special operations capabilities. SDVT-1 is a key component of Naval Special Warfare, providing expertise in underwater mobility and clandestine infiltration for U.S. and allied forces.

Tactical Air Control Squadron TWELVE (TACRON 12), based in San Diego, California, is a United States Navy aviation command and control unit. Established in 1951, TACRON 12 has provided crucial air control support to amphibious assault operations, coordinating air traffic and supporting embarked Marine and Navy forces. The squadron has participated in numerous deployments aboard amphibious assault ships, contributing to operations in regions such as the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the Middle East. TACRON 12 continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective integration of air power during joint and combined amphibious operations.

USS Alabama (SSBN-731) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on May 25, 1985. As a key component of America's strategic nuclear deterrent, she is equipped to carry Trident ballistic missiles and operates with a dual crew system, Blue and Gold, to maximize patrol time. Alabama has completed numerous deterrent patrols, contributing to the continuous at-sea presence vital to national security. The submarine gained additional recognition through its depiction in the 1995 film "Crimson Tide," symbolizing her enduring significance in both military operations and popular culture.

USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN-617) was a Lafayette-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1963. As part of the nation's strategic deterrent force during the Cold War, she conducted numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. The submarine played a critical role in maintaining nuclear deterrence by operating undetected beneath the oceans. After over two decades of service, USS Alexander Hamilton was decommissioned in February 1993 and subsequently scrapped under the Navy's Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Aspro (SSN-648) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1969. Named after the aspro fish, this nuclear-powered submarine was designed for anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Aspro conducted numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and participated in key fleet exercises, showcasing the Navy’s technological advancements and operational readiness. After over two decades of distinguished service, USS Aspro was decommissioned in 1995 and later scrapped as part of the Navy’s nuclear-powered ship and submarine recycling program.

USS Barbey (FF-1088) was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1972 and named in honor of Admiral Daniel E. Barbey. Throughout her service, Barbey conducted numerous operations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including deployments to the Western Pacific and participation in joint exercises with allied navies. She played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and escort missions during the Cold War, helping to safeguard U.S. and allied interests. USS Barbey was decommissioned in 1992 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she served as ROCS Hwai Yang (FFG-937).

USS Blandy (DD-943) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 26, 1957. Named after Admiral William H. P. Blandy, the ship served prominently during the Cold War era, participating in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments. USS Blandy was involved in key operations, including the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine in 1962 and Vietnam War support missions. After more than two decades of service, she was decommissioned on November 5, 1982, and later sunk as a target in 1989.

USS Cadmus (AR-14) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide repair and maintenance support to destroyers and other small vessels, Cadmus served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous fleet exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and support during the Cold War era. The ship was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) under the Security Assistance Program.

USS Carr (FFG-52) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 27 July 1985. Named in honor of Gunner’s Mate Paul H. Carr, a World War II hero, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine and escort roles during the latter years of the Cold War and into the post-Cold War period. USS Carr participated in various multinational exercises, maritime security operations, and deployments to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle East. The frigate was decommissioned on 13 March 2013, concluding nearly 28 years of distinguished service.

USS Catamount (LSD-17) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Initially serving in the final stages of World War II, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East. During the Korean War, Catamount played a crucial role in amphibious operations, including the Inchon landings, and supported minesweeping activities. The ship continued service through the Vietnam War, providing logistical support and transporting troops and equipment before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Cavalier (APA-37) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in key amphibious operations in the Pacific, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. After the war, Cavalier assisted in occupation duties in Japan and later supported troop movements during the Korean War. She continued to serve with the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1968, earning multiple battle stars for her service.

USS Charles P. Cecil (DD-835) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Named in honor of Lieutenant Commander Charles P. Cecil, a naval aviator killed in action, the ship participated in numerous Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and patrols in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. During the Korean War, she provided gunfire support and conducted screening duties for aircraft carriers. The USS Charles P. Cecil continued active service into the Vietnam War era before being decommissioned and transferred to the Greek Navy in 1979, where she served as Apostolis (D216) until her final decommissioning.

USS Cimarron (AO-22) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1939. Serving extensively during World War II, she played a critical logistical role in the Pacific Theater, supplying fuel to warships during major operations including the Battles of Midway, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. Cimarron's efficiency and resilience under threat earned her twelve battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she continued to support naval operations during the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1965.

USS Comte De Grasse (DD-974) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1978. Named after French Admiral François Joseph Paul de Grasse, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in numerous NATO exercises and supporting fleet operations during the Cold War. Throughout its career, Comte De Grasse was involved in operations such as Desert Storm and various counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1998 and later sunk as a target during a naval exercise in 2006.

USS David R. Ray (DD-971) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 19, 1977. Named after Hospital Corpsman Second Class David R. Ray, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served with distinction in the Pacific Fleet. Throughout her service, David R. Ray conducted numerous deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Persian Gulf, participating in operations such as Operation Earnest Will and supporting multinational exercises. The destroyer was decommissioned on February 28, 2002, after nearly 25 years of service, and was later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2008.

USS Dewey (DDG-105) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, named in honor of Admiral George Dewey, hero of the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Commissioned on March 6, 2010, the Dewey has participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting missions such as maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and freedom of navigation operations. The ship has taken part in multinational exercises, including RIMPAC and joint operations with allied navies, enhancing interoperability and regional stability. Throughout its service, USS Dewey has exemplified the Navy's commitment to forward presence and rapid response capabilities.

USS *Florida* (SSBN-728) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on June 18, 1983. Designed for strategic deterrence, she originally carried Trident I and later Trident II nuclear missiles, operating as a vital leg of America's nuclear triad during the Cold War. In 2003, *Florida* began conversion to a guided missile submarine (SSGN), and by 2006 she was re-commissioned with the ability to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations. Since then, *USS Florida* has played a critical role in strike and special warfare missions, including participation in Operation Odyssey Dawn in 2011, launching Tomahawk missiles during the intervention in Libya.

USS Francis Marion (APA-249) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Named after the Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, the ship was designed to carry troops and equipment for amphibious assaults. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous training exercises, Cold War operations, and deployments with the Atlantic Fleet, including support for NATO operations and crisis response missions. The Francis Marion was decommissioned in 1979 and later transferred to the Maritime Administration, concluding her distinguished naval career.

USS Fremont (APA-44) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a vital role during World War II, participating in several major Pacific Theater operations, including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Fremont transported troops, equipment, and casualties, often operating under the threat of enemy air and naval attacks. After the war, she assisted in occupation duties and the repatriation of American personnel before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Harwood (DD-861) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly before the end of World War II. Named in honor of Commander Bruce L. Harwood, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in various operations including patrols in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Harwood provided naval gunfire support during the Korean War and later took part in NATO exercises and the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade. Decommissioned in 1973, she was transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Kocatepe (D354) until 1994.

USS Henderson (DD-785) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Marine Corps Commandant Archibald Henderson, she served with distinction during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening carrier task forces. Throughout the Vietnam War, Henderson conducted multiple deployments, offering shore bombardment and plane guard duties. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1980 and later transferred to Pakistan, where she served as PNS Tughril.