U.S. Navy

USS PAPAGO (ATF-160) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed for towing and salvage operations, PAPAGO served primarily along the Atlantic coast and in the Caribbean, providing essential support to the fleet during peacetime and emergencies. The vessel participated in numerous missions, including towing disabled ships, conducting rescue operations, and supporting fleet exercises. PAPAGO remained in active service for several decades before being decommissioned in 1992, marking nearly half a century of dedicated naval service.

USS Perry (DD-844) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the early Cold War, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises and NATO operations. During the Korean War, USS Perry provided naval gunfire support and patrolled the Korean coast. She also served during the Vietnam War, conducting shore bombardments and escort duties before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Pickaway (APA-222) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. During World War II, she participated in the Okinawa campaign, landing troops and supplies under combat conditions in April 1945. After the war, Pickaway supported occupation efforts in Japan and took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning servicemen to the United States. She later served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, transporting troops and equipment before being decommissioned in 1970.

USS Platte (AO-186) was a Cimarron-class fleet replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1981. Designed to refuel ships at sea, Platte played a crucial logistical role during her service, supporting operations such as Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. The vessel enabled extended deployments of carrier strike groups by providing fuel and supplies to both ships and aircraft. After nearly two decades of service, USS Platte was decommissioned in 1999 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Port Royal (CG 73) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on July 9, 1994. Named after two historic American battles, the ship has played a critical role in air defense, ballistic missile defense, and multi-mission operations throughout its service. Port Royal participated in various deployments, including support for Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing vital air and missile defense capabilities. Notably, in 2009, the ship ran aground near Honolulu but was repaired and returned to service, continuing to operate as a key asset in the Pacific Fleet until its decommissioning in 2022.

USS Porter (DDG-78) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned on March 20, 1999. Named after Commodore David Porter and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter, the ship has played a key role in various Navy operations, including ballistic missile defense and multinational exercises. USS Porter has been forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, supporting NATO’s ballistic missile defense system and participating in operations such as the 2017 missile strike on Syria in response to chemical attacks. The destroyer continues to serve as a vital asset in both Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters, contributing to maritime security and alliance commitments.

The USS Porterfield (DD-682) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1943. Named after Lieutenant Commander John Porterfield, she saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment support in major campaigns such as Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, Porterfield was modernized and served in the Korean War, offering naval gunfire support and patrolling waters off the Korean peninsula. She continued her service into the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1969, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished combat record.

USS Putnam (DD-757) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces, and participated in the Okinawa campaign. After the war, Putnam assisted in occupation duties in Japan and later served during the Korean War, conducting patrols and bombardment missions. Decommissioned in 1973, the USS Putnam earned several battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49) is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy. Commissioned on June 30, 1984, she was named in honor of Ensign Robert G. Bradley, a Navy Cross recipient killed during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in World War II. Throughout her service, the Robert G. Bradley conducted various operations, including counter-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean and deployments to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. and NATO missions. The ship was decommissioned on March 28, 2014, after nearly 30 years of distinguished service.

USS Robert L. Wilson (DD-847) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Named after Marine Private First Class Robert L. Wilson, a Medal of Honor recipient, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous Atlantic and Mediterranean deployments, including NATO exercises and crisis response missions. The destroyer also provided support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later served as a training ship before being decommissioned in 1974.

USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on May 9, 1987. Named in honor of Sergeant Rodney M. Davis, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship was primarily tasked with escort, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime security operations. Throughout her service, Rodney M. Davis participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting counter-narcotics missions, multinational exercises, and Operation Enduring Freedom. After nearly three decades of service, the frigate was decommissioned on January 23, 2015.

USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy in 1986. The ship is best known for surviving a devastating Iranian mine strike in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988, during Operation Earnest Will, when her crew's swift and skillful damage control efforts saved the vessel from sinking. Following extensive repairs, the Samuel B. Roberts returned to service, participating in various operations and exercises, including counter-narcotics patrols and multinational exercises. The frigate was decommissioned in 2015 after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

USS Sandoval (APA-194) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role during World War II, participating in the Okinawa campaign by landing troops and equipment under heavy enemy fire in April 1945. After the war, Sandoval assisted with occupation duties in the Far East and took part in Operation Magic Carpet, bringing American servicemen home. Decommissioned in 1946, she was later placed in reserve and eventually scrapped in the 1970s.

USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on July 11, 1970. Designed to carry and deliver munitions and explosives to fleet ships underway, she played a crucial logistical role during the Cold War and participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Atlantic. The ship supported carrier battle groups and NATO allies, ensuring combat readiness with efficient underway replenishment. USS SANTA BARBARA was decommissioned on December 30, 1998, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

USS Severn (AO-61) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role during World War II, providing fuel and logistical support to combat ships in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. After the war, Severn continued her service during the Korean War and supported various peacetime operations. Decommissioned in 1971, she was recognized for her essential contributions to naval operations across multiple conflicts.

USS Shields (DD-596) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in February 1945. She served in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment support during operations off Okinawa and in the East China Sea. After the war, Shields participated in occupation duties in Japan before decommissioning in 1946. Recommissioned during the Korean War, she continued to serve through the Cold War era until being transferred to the Mexican Navy in 1972.

USS Shiloh (CG 67) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on July 18, 1992. Named after the historic Civil War Battle of Shiloh, the ship has served extensively in the Pacific, supporting operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. USS Shiloh has participated in numerous multinational exercises and provided ballistic missile defense capabilities as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. The cruiser is known for its advanced Aegis Combat System and has played a vital role in maintaining maritime security and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Silversides (SSN-679) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on May 5, 1972. Named after the silversides fish, she conducted numerous Cold War patrols, specializing in anti-submarine warfare and intelligence-gathering missions. Throughout her active service, Silversides participated in fleet exercises and supported national defense objectives, operating primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The submarine was decommissioned on July 21, 1994, after over two decades of distinguished service.

The USS Simon Lake (AS-33) was a submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964, serving as a critical support ship for submarine operations during the Cold War. The ship included a Marine Detachment tasked with providing onboard security, ceremonial duties, and augmenting ship’s defense in port or during transit. The Marine Detachment played a vital role in ensuring the safety of nuclear weapons and sensitive equipment stored or serviced aboard. Throughout its service, the USS Simon Lake and its Marine Detachment supported submarine fleets in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, notably providing logistical and technical assistance at forward bases such as Holy Loch, Scotland, and La Maddalena, Italy, until the ship’s decommissioning in 1999.

The USS Skagit (AKA-105) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She served in the closing months of World War II, transporting cargo and supporting occupation forces in the Pacific. After the war, Skagit was placed in reserve but was recommissioned during the Korean War, where she played a vital role in supplying troops and equipment. Throughout her service, the ship also participated in various amphibious exercises and humanitarian missions before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Spiegel Grove (LSD-32) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named after President Rutherford B. Hayes's Ohio estate, Spiegel Grove served primarily in amphibious operations, transporting Marines, vehicles, and landing craft during the Cold War era. The ship participated in numerous exercises, deployments, and humanitarian missions, including support during the Cuban Missile Crisis and operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. After over three decades of service, USS Spiegel Grove was decommissioned in 1989 and later sunk as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida in 2002.

USS St. Clair County (LST-1096) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1945. Designed for amphibious operations, she served during the closing months of World War II, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies across the Pacific theater. After the war, she supported occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in July 1946. Reactivated for service during the Cold War, USS St. Clair County continued her service with the U.S. Navy and later with the Military Sea Transportation Service until her final decommissioning and eventual transfer to the Republic of Singapore Navy in 1971.

USS Stickell (DD-888) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, named in honor of Lieutenant John H. Stickell, a decorated World War II aviator. After World War II, Stickell served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in Cold War operations and NATO exercises. During the Korean War, she provided gunfire support and performed escort duties, later undergoing a FRAM (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) upgrade in the early 1960s to enhance her anti-submarine capabilities. Stickell continued active service through the Vietnam War before being decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece.

USS Strong (DD-758) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned on March 8, 1945. Named after Rear Admiral James H. Strong, the ship served during the final months of World War II, conducting operations in the Pacific theater. After the war, USS Strong participated in occupation duties in East Asia and supported United Nations forces during the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. The destroyer continued to serve through the Cold War era, performing training and patrol missions, before being decommissioned in 1973.