U.S. Navy

USS Barton (DD-722) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in December 1943. During World War II, she participated in the Normandy landings on D-Day, providing crucial naval gunfire support at Omaha Beach. Barton later served in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and survived a devastating kamikaze attack in April 1945. After the war, she continued service during the Korean War and Cold War before being decommissioned in 1972.

USS **Blue (DD-744)** was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in key operations such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, where she provided fire support, anti-aircraft screening, and rescued downed aviators. After the war, Blue continued her service during the Korean War and later in the Vietnam War, performing patrol, escort, and gunfire support missions. She was decommissioned in 1974 and transferred to Taiwan, where she served as ROCS Fu Yang.

USS Brinkley Bass (DD-887) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1945. Named after Lieutenant Commander Harry Brinkley Bass, the ship served in the closing months of World War II and saw extensive action during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support, screening carriers, and conducting patrols. Throughout her service, Brinkley Bass participated in multiple major operations, earning several battle stars. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1973 and later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Jeonju (DD-925).

USS Brister (DE/DER-327) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, providing convoy escort and anti-submarine warfare protection. After the war, Brister was decommissioned, but later recommissioned during the Cold War and converted to a radar picket ship (DER-327) in 1956 to enhance early warning capabilities. She continued service until 1968, when she was decommissioned and eventually sunk as a target.

USS Brush (DD-745) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in operations including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign, where she provided vital gunfire support and screened aircraft carriers. After World War II, Brush was active during the Korean War and was damaged by a mine off the coast of North Korea in September 1950, resulting in casualties and extensive repairs. She continued to serve during the Cold War era before being decommissioned and transferred to Taiwan in 1969, where she served as ROCS Hsiang Yang (DD-1).

USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1943 during World War II. Named after the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Bunker Hill, the ship played a pivotal role in major Pacific campaigns, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. On May 11, 1945, Bunker Hill suffered devastating damage from two kamikaze attacks off Okinawa, resulting in heavy casualties and forcing her withdrawal from active combat. After the war, the carrier was used in training and as a flagship before being decommissioned in 1947.

USS Cambria (APA-36) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She played a crucial role during World War II, participating in major amphibious assaults including the invasions of Saipan, Leyte, and Okinawa. After the war, Cambria supported occupation duties in the Far East and later served in the Korean War, transporting troops and equipment. The ship continued to serve through the 1960s before being decommissioned in 1970 and ultimately scrapped.

USS Carronade (IFS-1) was the lead ship of the Inshore Fire Support Ship class, commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Specially designed for close-in naval gunfire support, she featured rapid-firing automatic rocket launchers and 40mm guns to assist amphibious landings and operations near shore. Carronade served primarily in the Pacific, notably providing critical inshore fire support during the Vietnam War for allied ground forces. After a distinguished career, she was decommissioned in 1970, marking the end of her unique contribution to naval warfare.

USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in major Pacific campaigns such as the Battle of Leyte Gulf and providing fire support during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, the Sperry was active during the Korean War, performing shore bombardments and escort duties. She continued to serve throughout the Cold War, including Mediterranean and Atlantic deployments, until her decommissioning in 1973.

USS Chilton (APA-38) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in major amphibious operations including the invasions of Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. After the war, Chilton supported occupation duties in Japan and later served as a troop transport during the Korean War. She continued her service through the 1950s before being decommissioned in 1967.

USS Cochrane (DDG-21) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 21 March 1964. Named after Rear Admiral Edward L. Cochrane, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in operations during the Vietnam War and later providing escort and support missions throughout the Cold War era. Cochrane was known for her advanced missile systems and anti-aircraft capabilities, playing a crucial role in fleet air defense. After nearly three decades of service, USS Cochrane was decommissioned on 1 October 1990 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Collett (DD-730) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She saw significant action in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing fire support at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and surviving a kamikaze attack. After the war, Collett served during the Korean War, conducting shore bombardments and screening aircraft carriers. The destroyer was later transferred to the Argentine Navy in 1974, where she was renamed ARA Piedrabuena (D-29) and served until 1988.

USS Colonial (LSD-18) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, near the end of World War II. Although she missed combat in World War II, USS Colonial played a significant role during the Korean War, supporting amphibious operations and transporting troops, vehicles, and equipment. She continued her service through the 1950s and 1960s, including deployments during the Vietnam War, where she assisted in landing operations and logistical support. Decommissioned in 1970, USS Colonial earned multiple battle stars for her service and contributions to U.S. naval operations.

**USS Columbia** is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy, most notably the Los Angeles-class attack submarine **USS Columbia (SSN-771)**. Commissioned in 1995, SSN-771 is the last submarine of her class, designed for a wide range of missions including anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and strike operations. Earlier vessels bearing the name served in significant conflicts, such as the protected cruiser **USS Columbia (C-12)**, which was active during the Spanish-American War and World War I. The name "Columbia" honors the poetic female personification of the United States, reflecting the ship’s longstanding heritage and service in the U.S. Navy.

USS CONCORD (CL-10) was an Omaha-class light cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in November 1923. Throughout the interwar period, Concord served in the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets, participating in training exercises and goodwill visits. During World War II, she was active in the Pacific Theater, conducting patrols, escort missions, and supporting operations in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands campaign. The ship continued to serve in various capacities until the war's end, and was decommissioned in December 1945, later being sold for scrap in 1947.

USS De Wert (FFG-45) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on November 19, 1983. Named in honor of Hospitalman Richard De Wert, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, the ship served in various roles including escort, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime security operations. Throughout its career, De Wert participated in multinational exercises, counter-narcotics missions, and supported operations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. After nearly three decades of service, USS De Wert was decommissioned on April 4, 2014.

**USS Denebola (AF-56)** was a Denebola-class stores ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1954. Originally built as the SS Hibbing Victory during World War II, she was later converted to serve as a combat stores ship, tasked with delivering refrigerated and dry provisions to Navy vessels at sea. Throughout her service, Denebola supported U.S. fleet operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, including numerous deployments with the Sixth Fleet and participation in NATO exercises during the Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1976 after more than two decades of dedicated logistical support to U.S. naval forces.

USS DOYLE (FFG-39) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 21 May 1983. Named after Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle, the ship served in various roles including anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, and maritime interdiction operations. Throughout her career, DOYLE deployed to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern waters, participating in operations such as counter-narcotics patrols and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The frigate was decommissioned on 29 July 2011, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

USS Firedrake (AE-14) was a Mount Hood-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she played a vital role in the Pacific Theater, supplying ammunition to combat ships engaged in major operations such as the Philippines and Okinawa campaigns. After the war, Firedrake saw multiple recommissionings, supporting fleet operations during the Korean War and providing crucial logistics support throughout the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1971, having earned multiple battle stars for her service across three major conflicts.

USS Florikan (ASR-9) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, Florikan played a crucial role in supporting submarine operations in the Pacific, conducting rescue and salvage missions, and assisting damaged submarines. She earned three battle stars for her wartime service, notably participating in the rescue of survivors from the sunken USS Sculpin (SS-191). After the war, Florikan continued to serve in training and support roles until her decommissioning in 1991.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) is a United States Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, commissioned on January 10, 2009. Named after the 41st President of the United States and former naval aviator, the carrier has served as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 2. USS George H.W. Bush has participated in multiple deployments, supporting operations in the Middle East, including Operation Inherent Resolve against ISIS. The ship is known for its advanced technologies and has played a key role in demonstrating American naval power and supporting international security missions.

USS Hammerberg (DE-1015) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient William D. Hammerberg, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare operations during the Cold War. Throughout her service, Hammerberg participated in a variety of exercises and deployments, including NATO operations and training cruises in the Atlantic and Caribbean. She was decommissioned in 1974 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Hank (DD-702) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in August 1944. Named after Lieutenant Commander William Edwin Hank, she participated in World War II, supporting operations during the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and conducting anti-aircraft and shore bombardment missions. USS Hank also served in the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. After years of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1972 and later transferred to Argentina, where she served as ARA Seguí.

USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on January 7, 1995. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft, vehicles, and Marines, she has participated in numerous operations, humanitarian missions, and joint exercises in the Pacific and Middle East regions. Notably, Harpers Ferry provided disaster relief in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and has supported Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The ship continues to serve as a vital component of U.S. Navy amphibious readiness, often deployed with Expeditionary Strike Groups.