U.S. Navy

USS Miami (SSN-755) was a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 30 June 1990. Built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the submarine participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Persian Gulf, supporting various missions such as surveillance, strike, and intelligence gathering. In May 2012, while undergoing an overhaul at Portsmouth, the USS Miami suffered extensive damage due to a fire set by a civilian worker, leading to the submarine’s eventual decommissioning. The high cost of repairs resulted in her official inactivation on 28 March 2014 and subsequent scrapping.

USS Montrose (APA-212) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944. She played a crucial role during World War II, participating in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns by landing troops and equipment under enemy fire. After the war, Montrose supported occupation duties in East Asia and later served during the Korean War, notably taking part in the Inchon landings in 1950. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, providing troop transport and logistical support before being decommissioned in 1969.

USS Muliphen (AKA-61) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1944. During World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Okinawa campaign by delivering troops, equipment, and supplies under hazardous combat conditions. After the war, Muliphen supported occupation forces in Japan and later took part in Operation Magic Carpet, returning American servicemen home. She continued to serve through the Korean War and various Cold War operations before being decommissioned in March 1968.

USS Nebraska (SSBN-739) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on July 10, 1993. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut, she is the second U.S. Navy vessel named after the state of Nebraska. Nebraska is part of the U.S. Navy's strategic deterrent force, carrying Trident II D5 ballistic missiles and operating primarily out of Naval Base Kitsap in Washington. Over her service, she has completed numerous deterrent patrols, contributing to the nation's nuclear triad and participating in key fleet exercises to ensure operational readiness.

USS Norfolk (DL-1) was the lead ship of its class and the first destroyer leader (DL) built for the United States Navy after World War II. Commissioned in 1953, she served as a flagship for various destroyer squadrons and task groups in the Atlantic Fleet. Designed as an anti-submarine warfare platform, Norfolk participated in numerous NATO exercises and patrolled during Cold War tensions. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1970 and subsequently scrapped in 1974.

USS Oglethorpe (AKA-100) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named after James Oglethorpe, the founder of the colony of Georgia, the ship served late in World War II and played a significant role in amphibious operations and cargo transport in the Pacific theater. After the war, USS Oglethorpe saw extensive service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces with logistical operations. The ship continued to serve through the early Cold War era, participating in various exercises and deployments before being decommissioned in 1968.

USS Okanogan (APA-220) was a Haskell-class attack transport commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1944. She served prominently during World War II, participating in the assault and occupation of Okinawa, where she landed troops and cargo under combat conditions. After the war, Okanogan was active in Operation Magic Carpet, returning American servicemen from the Pacific. She later saw extensive service during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, transporting troops and supplies, before being decommissioned in 1970.

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 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 Seahorse (SSN-669) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned into the United States Navy on 19 September 1969. Throughout her service during the Cold War, she conducted numerous intelligence-gathering and surveillance missions, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Seahorse participated in several NATO exercises and special operations, earning a reputation for her stealth and effectiveness. After nearly 25 years of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on 17 August 1995.

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.