U.S. Navy

Tactical Air Control Squadron Eleven (TACRON 11), known as TACRON Eleven, is a United States Navy unit that provides tactical air control for amphibious operations. Established in the post-World War II era, TACRON 11 has played a critical role in coordinating the movement and control of aircraft supporting Marine and Navy forces during joint and expeditionary missions. The squadron is responsible for managing air traffic in the amphibious objective area, ensuring safe and efficient air operations from sea to shore. Throughout its history, TACRON 11 has participated in numerous deployments and exercises, supporting U.S. naval power projection and humanitarian assistance missions worldwide.

The United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) traces its origins to 1947, when it was established as the United States Far East Command in response to growing post-World War II security needs in Asia. In 1957, it was redesignated United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) and given responsibility for all U.S. military forces in the vast Asia-Pacific region. Over the decades, USINDOPACOM has played a central role in major conflicts and operations, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and ongoing regional security initiatives with allies and partners. In 2018, reflecting the increasing strategic importance of the region, it was renamed United States Indo-Pacific Command, underscoring its expanded focus from the Pacific to the broader Indo-Pacific area.

USNS Harkness (T-AGS-32) was an oceanographic survey ship of the United States Navy, originally launched in 1967. Assigned to Oceanographic Unit 5, the vessel conducted hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, playing a crucial role in mapping the world’s oceans during the Cold War era. The data collected by Harkness supported naval operations, submarine navigation, and scientific research. Throughout its service, USNS Harkness exemplified the Navy’s commitment to technological advancement and maritime domain awareness before being decommissioned in the mid-1990s.

USNS Neptune (ARC-2) was a cable repair ship operated by the United States Navy, commissioned in 1953. Built on a C1-B cargo hull, Neptune's primary mission was the installation, maintenance, and repair of undersea cables crucial for naval communications and surveillance. Throughout the Cold War, Neptune played a vital role in laying and servicing submarine cables, including those associated with the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) used for anti-submarine warfare. The ship remained active until 2005, after which it was decommissioned and subsequently stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS **Aludra (AF-55)** was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1952. Originally built as the commercial freighter *Matchless* in 1944, she was acquired and converted by the Navy to provide underway replenishment of food, supplies, and refrigerated provisions to fleet units at sea. Aludra served extensively during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, supplying both combat and support ships in the Pacific Theater. She was decommissioned in 1969 and eventually scrapped, having played a vital logistical role in sustaining U.S. naval operations during her years of service.

USS Arcadia (AD-23) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1945. Designed to provide maintenance and logistical support to destroyers, Arcadia served prominently during the post-World War II era, primarily in the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout her service, she participated in multiple fleet exercises, NATO operations, and deployments, including support roles during the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Arcadia was decommissioned in June 1968, after more than two decades of dedicated support to U.S. naval operations.

USS Askari (ARL-30) was an Achelous-class landing craft repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Initially serving during the final months of World War II, she provided vital repair and maintenance services to landing craft in the Pacific theater. Askari was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she supported United Nations naval operations by ensuring the readiness of amphibious vessels. After several years of active duty, the ship was decommissioned in 1956, marking the end of her distinguished service to the fleet.

USS **Bainbridge (DDG-96)** is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 12, 2005. Named after Commodore William Bainbridge, the ship has served in various capacities, including maritime security, anti-piracy, and multinational exercises. Most notably, in April 2009, USS Bainbridge played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates during the Maersk Alabama hijacking, a mission that received international attention. Since commissioning, the ship has remained an active asset in the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet, participating in operations and deployments across the globe.

USS Bexar (APA-237/LPA-237) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. She participated in the closing stages of World War II, including operations at Okinawa, and later supported occupation duties in the Far East. During the Korean War, Bexar played a critical role in amphibious landings, notably at Inchon in 1950, and continued to transport troops and supplies throughout the conflict. She later served in the Vietnam War, providing logistical support for American forces, before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Cabildo (LSD-16) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. Serving in the final months of World War II, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East after Japan's surrender. Cabildo saw extensive service during the Korean War, supporting amphibious landings and logistics operations. She also played vital roles during the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1970, after which she was sold for scrapping in 1975.

USS Cacapon (AO-52) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, providing vital fuel support to combat ships during major operations such as the invasions of the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. After the war, USS Cacapon continued to serve during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring the Navy's mobility and effectiveness through underway replenishments. The ship was decommissioned in 1973, after three decades of distinguished service supporting U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Caliente (AO-53) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Throughout World War II, she provided vital underway replenishment to combat ships in the Pacific theater, supporting major operations from the Marianas to Okinawa. After the war, Caliente continued her service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, supplying fuel to naval forces engaged in combat and patrol duties. Decommissioned in 1973, USS Caliente earned multiple battle stars for her distinguished service across three decades and several major conflicts.

The **USS Calvert (APA-32)** was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role in major amphibious assaults, including landings in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Pacific campaigns such as Leyte and Okinawa. After the war, Calvert participated in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American troops from overseas. She was reactivated for service during the Korean War and later supported operations in the early years of the Vietnam War, serving honorably until her decommissioning in 1966.

USS Cape St. George (CG-71) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on 12 June 1993. Named after the 1943 Battle of Cape St. George in the Pacific Theater of World War II, the ship has participated in multiple major operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. USS Cape St. George played a significant role in Tomahawk missile strikes and maritime security operations, earning several unit commendations for its service. The ship is renowned for being the first U.S. Navy vessel to engage enemy targets using Tomahawk missiles in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.

USS Chemung (AO-30) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Throughout World War II, Chemung played a vital role in fueling Allied warships during major Pacific campaigns, including operations in the Gilbert, Marshall, and Mariana Islands. After the war, she continued to support naval operations during the Korean War and later in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. Chemung was decommissioned in 1970, after nearly three decades of distinguished service providing logistical support to the fleet.

USS Chevalier (DD-805) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Lieutenant Commander Godfrey Chevalier, a pioneer in naval aviation, the ship served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in bombardments, screening operations, and rescue missions. After the war, Chevalier took part in Korean War operations, providing gunfire support and escort services. The destroyer continued to serve through the Cold War before being decommissioned in 1975 and later transferred to South Korea.

USS Chilula (AT-153) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built at the Charleston Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company in South Carolina, she served during the final months of World War II, providing towing and salvage services for the Atlantic Fleet. After the war, Chilula continued her support duties, assisting in fleet operations along the East Coast and in the Caribbean. The vessel was decommissioned in 1971 and ultimately struck from the Naval Vessel Register, concluding over two decades of distinguished service.

USS Conserver (ARS-39) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed for towing, salvage, and rescue operations, she served with distinction during the final months of World War II, supporting operations in the Pacific theater. During the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Conserver provided critical salvage and recovery services to stricken vessels and contributed to harbor clearance and repair missions. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994, marking nearly 50 years of active duty in support of U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Conway (DD-507) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1942. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Kolombangara, and the invasions of the Philippines and Okinawa. Conway provided vital escort, screening, and shore bombardment duties, earning 13 battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she continued to serve in various roles, including training and patrol duties, before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Cushing (DD-797) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and supporting amphibious landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Cushing operated in the Far East and later served during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Decommissioned in 1960, USS Cushing earned six battle stars for her World War II service and two for the Korean War.

USS Decatur (DDG 73) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on August 29, 1998. Named after Commodore Stephen Decatur, the ship has participated in numerous deployments, supporting operations such as Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. USS Decatur has conducted a variety of missions, including ballistic missile defense, anti-piracy patrols, and freedom of navigation operations in the Pacific and Middle East. The ship has received multiple awards for excellence and remains an active unit in the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

USS Delta (AR-9) was a repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1941, she provided crucial maintenance and repair support to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Pearl Harbor, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines. After serving through the war, Delta continued to support naval operations during the Korean War and later in peacetime activities. She was decommissioned in 1970, having earned multiple battle stars for her dedicated service.

USS Des Moines (CA-134) was a United States Navy heavy cruiser and the lead ship of her class, commissioned in 1948. As one of the first cruisers equipped with automatic 8-inch guns, she represented a significant advancement in naval firepower during the post-World War II era. Although she saw no combat in World War II, Des Moines served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, including as flagship for the 6th Fleet, supporting American interests during the early Cold War. Decommissioned in 1961, she remained in reserve until being scrapped in the 2000s.

USS Diamond Head (AE-19) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1944, she served in the Pacific Theater, delivering vital ammunition and explosives to support combat operations against Japanese forces. After the war, Diamond Head was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, providing logistical support to the fleet. Throughout her career, USS Diamond Head played a crucial role in maintaining the Navy's operational readiness by ensuring a steady supply of munitions until her final decommissioning in 1973.