U.S. Navy

USS Carney (DDG-64) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 13, 1996. Named in honor of Admiral Robert B. Carney, the ship has served in multiple operational theaters, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East, as part of the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets. USS Carney has participated in numerous multinational exercises, ballistic missile defense operations, and maritime security patrols. In recent years, the destroyer has played a prominent role in intercepting aerial threats and supporting allied operations during periods of heightened regional tensions.

USS Chafee (DDG 90) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 18, 2003. Named in honor of Senator John H. Chafee, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and former Secretary of the Navy, the ship has played an active role in maritime security and multinational exercises across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Chafee has participated in numerous operations, including anti-piracy missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint exercises such as RIMPAC and CARAT. Throughout its service, USS Chafee has demonstrated versatility and readiness, strengthening U.S. naval presence and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS **Chanticleer** (ASR-7) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, providing vital rescue, salvage, and diving support for submarines and other vessels. After the war, Chanticleer continued her service, participating in submarine exercises, training missions, and occasional rescue operations during the Cold War period. She was decommissioned in 1973, having played a crucial role in undersea rescue and salvage operations for over three decades.

USS Chara (AKA-58) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she participated in several key Pacific operations, including the invasions of Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Okinawa, delivering troops and cargo under combat conditions. After the war, Chara supported occupation forces in Japan and later saw service during the Korean War, providing vital logistical support for United Nations forces. She continued to serve in various capacities until decommissioning in 1969, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Coronado (LCS-4) is an Independence-class littoral combat ship commissioned by the United States Navy on April 5, 2014. Designed for operations close to shore, Coronado was equipped with advanced modular systems to perform a variety of missions, including mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare. The ship conducted several deployments in the Pacific, notably participating in exercises with allied navies and enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. After a relatively short service career, USS Coronado was decommissioned on September 14, 2022, as part of the Navy’s shift in focus and modernization efforts.

USS Cree (ATF-84) was a Cherokee-class fleet tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Serving during World War II, Cree provided critical towing, salvage, and rescue operations across the Pacific theater, supporting major campaigns such as the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The vessel continued its service through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War, adapting to a variety of missions including target towing and recovery operations. After a distinguished career spanning over three decades, USS Cree was decommissioned in 1978, leaving a legacy of versatile and dedicated naval support.

USS Currituck (AV-7) was a Currituck-class seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she supported seaplane operations in the Pacific Theater, providing maintenance, supplies, and coordination for reconnaissance and patrol missions. After the war, Currituck was involved in occupation duties in Japan and later participated in operations during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving as a mobile base for seaplanes. The ship was decommissioned in 1967, having earned five battle stars for her World War II service and additional honors for her later contributions.

USS Dennis J. Buckley (DD-808) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. Named in honor of Ensign Dennis J. Buckley, Jr., who was killed in action during the Battle of Savo Island in 1942, the ship saw service in the final months of World War II and participated in occupation duties in Japan. In the following decades, Dennis J. Buckley was active during the Korean War and took part in various Cold War operations, including NATO exercises and deployments to the Mediterranean and Far East. The destroyer was decommissioned in December 1973 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS El Paso (LKA-117) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1970. Designed to transport troops, equipment, and supplies for amphibious operations, she played a vital role in supporting U.S. Marine Corps landings and exercises throughout her service. USS El Paso participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Atlantic, often as part of amphibious ready groups. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS *Enhance* (MSO-437) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Built to detect and clear naval mines, she served primarily in the Pacific Fleet and participated in numerous mine countermeasure exercises during the Cold War. *Enhance* played a notable role during the Vietnam War, conducting coastal patrols and minesweeping operations to ensure safe passage for allied vessels. After decades of service, the ship was decommissioned in 1991 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS ESTEEM (MSO-438) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, she operated extensively in the Pacific, participating in exercises and joint operations with allied navies during the Cold War. USS ESTEEM saw service during the Vietnam War, providing vital mine countermeasure support along the Vietnamese coast. She was decommissioned in 1991 after over three decades of distinguished service.

USS Estocin (FFG-15) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on January 10, 1981. Named in honor of Captain Michael J. Estocin, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, the ship played a significant role in anti-submarine warfare operations and multinational exercises throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Estocin participated in key operations such as Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf and supported various NATO missions during her service. The frigate was decommissioned on April 3, 2003, after over two decades of active duty, and later transferred to the Turkish Navy as TCG Göksu (F 497).

USS Evans (DE-1023) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort commissioned in 1957 and named in honor of Ernest E. Evans, a Medal of Honor recipient. Assigned primarily to the Atlantic Fleet, USS Evans participated in numerous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises and NATO operations during the Cold War, enhancing US naval readiness. The ship also conducted goodwill visits and patrols in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, showcasing American naval presence abroad. After over a decade of service, USS Evans was decommissioned in 1973 and eventually scrapped.

USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in April 1945, near the end of World War II. Although she missed combat in WWII, the Everett F. Larson served extensively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for aircraft carriers. Throughout the Cold War, she was deployed in both the Atlantic and Pacific, participating in anti-submarine warfare exercises and supporting U.S. commitments in the Taiwan Strait and Vietnam. The ship was decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Jeong Buk until her retirement.

USS Falgout (DE-324) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily on convoy escort duty in the Atlantic, protecting Allied shipping from German U-boat attacks. After the war, Falgout was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and participated in various Cold War operations, including radar picket duty. The ship remained in service until 1969, when she was finally decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Fidelity (MSO-443) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1955. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage of ships, she operated primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and training missions during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Fidelity also deployed to the Mediterranean as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, supporting NATO operations and strengthening alliances. She was decommissioned in 1989, marking over three decades of dedicated service in mine countermeasures and fleet support.

The USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1946. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal, she served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in patrols, training exercises, and fleet operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. During the Vietnam War, the Forrest B. Royal provided naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and participated in search and rescue operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag.

USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served with distinction in World War II, providing fire support and screening for carrier task forces in the Pacific Theater. The ship later saw action during the Korean War, engaging in shore bombardments and patrol duties, and also participated in operations during the Vietnam War. Tragically, on June 3, 1969, USS Frank E. Evans was cut in half and sunk after a collision with the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne in the South China Sea, resulting in the loss of 74 crew members.

USS Fred T. Berry (DD-858) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1945, near the end of World War II. Initially serving in the Pacific, she participated in post-war occupation duties in Japan and China. During the Korean War, Fred T. Berry provided naval gunfire support and participated in blockade and escort missions. After years of service in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, she was decommissioned in 1970 and later sunk as part of an artificial reef project.

USS Gary (FFG-51) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 17 November 1984. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant (junior grade) Donald A. Gary, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet. During its service, USS Gary participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, counter-narcotics missions, and multinational exercises with allied navies. The ship was decommissioned on 23 July 2015 after over 30 years of distinguished service.

USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is an Ohio-class submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1984. Originally constructed as a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), she played a strategic role in the nation's nuclear deterrence during the Cold War. In 2004, USS Georgia underwent a major conversion to become a guided missile submarine (SSGN), enhancing her capabilities to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles and support special operations. Since her conversion, she has participated in numerous exercises and operations, demonstrating flexibility in both strike and clandestine missions worldwide.

USS Grayling (SSN-646) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned on October 11, 1969. Throughout her service during the Cold War, Grayling conducted numerous patrols and intelligence-gathering missions, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The submarine played a key role in anti-submarine warfare exercises and contributed to maintaining the U.S. Navy’s undersea superiority. After nearly three decades of service, USS Grayling was decommissioned on July 18, 1997, and later scrapped through the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41) was a Barnegat-class small seaplane tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Shortly after World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic and later became the flagship of the U.S. Navy’s Middle East Force, conducting goodwill visits, diplomatic missions, and seaplane support operations throughout the Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and North Africa. Greenwich Bay played a significant role in fostering U.S. relations with Middle Eastern countries during the early years of the Cold War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1966 after more than two decades of distinguished service.

USS Gridley (DDG 101) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on February 10, 2007. Named after Captain Charles Gridley, famed for his role during the Battle of Manila Bay, the ship has participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting maritime security and coalition operations. Gridley has played a key role in ballistic missile defense missions and joint exercises with allied navies. The ship continues to serve as a vital asset in advancing U.S. interests and maintaining stability in international waters.