U.S. Navy

USS Alstede (AF-48) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Built during the final months of World War II, her primary mission was to transport refrigerated stores and dry provisions to fleet units at sea and remote stations. Throughout her service, Alstede operated in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and later in the Pacific, supporting U.S. naval operations during the Korean War and Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1969, concluding over two decades of vital logistical support to the fleet.

USS Bayfield (APA-33) was a Bayfield-class attack transport commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She served as the flagship for the Utah Beach landings during the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944, coordinating the landing of troops and supplies. Later, Bayfield participated in key Pacific operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, where she delivered combat forces and provided medical support. After World War II, she assisted in Operation Magic Carpet, bringing American servicemen home, before being decommissioned in 1968.

USS Benewah (APB-35) was a Benewah-class barracks ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Initially serving as a mobile barracks and headquarters, she played a significant role during the Vietnam War, acting as the flagship for the Mobile Riverine Force in the Mekong Delta from 1967 to 1970. Benewah provided vital support to riverine operations, offering command facilities, medical services, and accommodations for both Army and Navy personnel. After her Vietnam service, she was decommissioned in 1971 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Bergall (SSN-667) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on June 13, 1969. Serving during the Cold War, she conducted numerous surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, as well as anti-submarine warfare exercises, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Bergall played a critical role in supporting U.S. naval operations and maintaining undersea superiority during her nearly three decades of service. She was decommissioned on June 6, 1996, and later scrapped under the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS **Bonefish** (SS-582) was a Barbel-class diesel-electric submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. She served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting numerous patrols and participating in training exercises during the Cold War, enhancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities. On April 24, 1988, Bonefish suffered a catastrophic fire caused by an electrical short, resulting in the tragic loss of three crew members. The damage from the incident led to her decommissioning later that year, marking the end of her nearly three-decade service.

USS Boyd (DD-544) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in April 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Boyd was notable for her effective anti-aircraft actions, support of amphibious landings, and rescuing downed aviators. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946 and later transferred to Turkey in 1980.

USS **Bristol (DD-857)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1945. After shakedown and training, she served in the Pacific near the end of World War II, participating in occupation duties in Japan and China. During the Korean War, Bristol provided naval gunfire support, screened carriers, and conducted patrols, earning five battle stars for her service. In the Cold War era, she took part in NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments before being transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy in 1973, where she served as ROCS Hua Yang until 1995.

USS Buck (DD-761) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1946. Although she was completed too late to see action in World War II, Buck served with distinction during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. Throughout the Cold War, she participated in various exercises and deployments, serving in both the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. After over two decades of service, USS Buck was decommissioned in 1973 and later scrapped.

USS **Calcaterra (DE-390)** was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, performing convoy escort duties to protect Allied shipping from German U-boat threats. After the war, Calcaterra supported various peacetime operations and training exercises before being decommissioned in 1946. She was later recommissioned for service during the Cold War, including duty as a radar picket ship, before her final decommissioning in 1968.

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.