U.S. Navy

**USS Brewton (FF-1086)** was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on July 8, 1972. Named after Lieutenant John Brewton, a Navy officer killed in action during World War II, the ship was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare and escort missions during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Brewton participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, supporting U.S. interests and allies. The frigate was decommissioned on July 2, 1992, and later transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Fong Yang (FFG-933).

USS **Brownson** (DD-868) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, she served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in numerous NATO exercises and Cold War operations. Brownson was modernized as part of the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) program in the early 1960s, enhancing her anti-submarine warfare capabilities. She also saw action during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support before being decommissioned in 1976 and subsequently transferred to the Hellenic Navy.

**USS Brumby (DE-1044)** was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned in 1970. Primarily serving in the Atlantic Fleet, she conducted anti-submarine warfare operations, NATO exercises, and patrols during the Cold War. Decommissioned in 1994, Brumby was later transferred to the Turkish Navy. **USS Ware (DD-865)** was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned in 1945. After service in the final stages of World War II, Ware participated in the Korean War and later conducted patrol and escort missions during the Vietnam War. She was decommissioned in 1973 and subsequently sold for scrap.

USS Canon (PG-90) was an Asheville-class gunboat commissioned by the United States Navy in 1968. Designed for patrol and interdiction missions, she was deployed to Vietnam, where she provided naval gunfire support and coastal surveillance during the Vietnam War. The ship's shallow draft and high speed made her well-suited for operations in rivers and coastal waters. After her service in Vietnam, USS Canon continued patrolling and training missions until she was decommissioned in 1977 and later transferred to the Nationalist Navy of Uruguay.

USS Carter Hall (LSD-3) was an Ashland-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1943. Named after Carter Hall, the historic Virginia estate, the ship played a critical role in World War II, supporting amphibious assaults in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Leyte, Luzon, and Okinawa. After the war, Carter Hall participated in occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1947. The ship was recommissioned during the Korean War era, serving in various capacities until her final decommissioning in 1969.

USS Casa Grande (LSD-13) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. The ship participated in key Pacific Theater operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, providing crucial support by transporting and launching landing craft, vehicles, and troops onto hostile shores. After the war, Casa Grande supported occupation duties in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1947. Reactivated for the Korean War, she served in amphibious exercises and logistics roles until her final decommissioning in 1969.

USS Chandler (DDG-996) was a Kidd-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1982. Originally ordered for the Imperial Iranian Navy, she was completed for the U.S. following the Iranian Revolution. The Chandler served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, taking part in numerous exercises and deployments, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1999 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she serves as ROCS Ma Kong (DDG-1805).

USS Chewaucan (AOG-50) was a Patapsco-class gasoline tanker commissioned by the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in October 1944, Chewaucan was tasked with transporting gasoline and other petroleum products to warships and remote naval stations, playing a critical logistical role in the Pacific theater. After the war, she continued her service in the Far East, supporting occupation forces and fleet operations. Decommissioned in 1957, the vessel was later transferred to the Colombian Navy, where she served as ARC Almirante Padilla.

USS Chikaskia (AO-54) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1943. She provided critical refueling support to warships during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater, enabling carrier task forces to maintain operations far from port. Following World War II, Chikaskia continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, supplying fuel and logistical support to naval forces. After decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1970 and eventually sold for scrap.

USS Chipola (AO-63) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she provided vital underway replenishment to the Pacific Fleet, supporting major operations including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Chipola continued service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, refueling naval vessels at sea and enhancing fleet endurance. Decommissioned in 1970, USS Chipola earned numerous battle stars for her dedicated support across three decades of service.

USS Compass Island (AG-153) was a specialized auxiliary ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1956. Originally constructed as a cargo vessel named SS Garden Mariner, she was converted to serve as a navigational research ship. Compass Island played a critical role in the development and testing of the Navy’s inertial navigation systems, which were vital for the emerging Polaris ballistic missile submarines during the Cold War. The ship served as a mobile platform for advanced electronic and navigational equipment until she was decommissioned in 1971.

USS Compton (DD-705) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in Pacific operations such as the Okinawa campaign and providing anti-aircraft and fire support. After the war, Compton was active during the Korean War and later participated in Cold War missions, including NATO exercises and Mediterranean deployments. The ship was decommissioned in 1972, closing a career that spanned nearly three decades of service.

USS Constant (MSO-427) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for allied vessels, Constant operated primarily in the Pacific, serving during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War era. The ship conducted numerous minesweeping exercises, patrols, and training missions with allied navies, enhancing mine countermeasure capabilities and maritime security. USS Constant was decommissioned in 1992 after nearly four decades of service, marking a distinguished career in support of U.S. naval operations.

USS Coucal (ASR-8) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Built to support submarine rescue and salvage operations, Coucal served extensively in the Pacific during World War II, providing critical diving and rescue assistance to submarines and other vessels. After the war, she continued to serve during the Korean War and in peacetime operations, participating in numerous training exercises and supporting underwater research. USS Coucal was decommissioned in 1977, concluding over three decades of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy.

USS Dace (SSN-607) was a Permit-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy on April 4, 1964. Throughout her service during the Cold War, she played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare exercises, intelligence-gathering missions, and fleet operations, often operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. Dace participated in several important NATO exercises and underwent periodic overhauls to maintain her technological edge. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on December 2, 1988, and later scrapped, leaving a legacy of stealth and operational excellence.

USS Dash (MSO-428) was an Agile-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1953. Designed for clearing naval mines, she served primarily along the U.S. East Coast and in the Mediterranean as part of the 6th Fleet during the Cold War. Dash participated in numerous training exercises and NATO operations, contributing to maritime security and mine countermeasure tactics. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1971 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Dealey (DE-1006) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts, commissioned into the United States Navy in 1954. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Commander Samuel D. Dealey, the ship specialized in anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War era. USS Dealey participated in numerous NATO exercises and operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, enhancing cooperation among allied navies. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1972 and later sold for scrap.

USS Dennis J. Buckley (DDR-808) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Named in honor of Marine Private Dennis J. Buckley, a World War II hero, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the early Cold War period. Converted to a radar picket destroyer (DDR) in 1952, Dennis J. Buckley was involved in various NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and operations supporting U.S. interests abroad. She was decommissioned in 1973 after nearly three decades of distinguished service.

USS Dodge County (LST-722) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944 during World War II. She participated in the assault and occupation of Okinawa in 1945, delivering troops, vehicles, and supplies to the embattled beaches under enemy fire. Following the war, LST-722 performed occupation duties in the Far East before returning to the United States and being decommissioned in 1946. Renamed USS Dodge County in 1955, she served with the Naval Reserve until finally struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1961.

USS Douglas H. Fox (DD-779) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during the final months of World War II, notably participating in the Okinawa campaign and surviving a kamikaze attack in May 1945. After the war, Douglas H. Fox saw extensive service during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening carrier task forces. The ship continued her career through the early Cold War, before being transferred to the Chilean Navy in 1973, where she served as Ministro Portales.

USS Edenton (ATS-1) was the lead ship of the Edenton-class salvage and rescue ships in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1971, Edenton was designed to provide towing, salvage, and rescue operations for fleet units and to assist in recovery missions. Throughout her service, she operated primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, supporting naval exercises, towing damaged vessels, and participating in search and rescue missions. In 1997, USS Edenton was decommissioned and later transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard, where she was recommissioned as USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39).

Certainly! Here are brief military histories for the requested units: **USS Embatle:** There is no record of a United States Navy vessel named USS Embatle in official naval registries or historical records. It is possible that the name is a misspelling or an informal moniker not recognized in formal histories. **USS Woodpecker:** USS Woodpecker (AMS-209/YMS-414) was a YMS-1-class auxiliary motor minesweeper launched in 1944. She served with distinction during the latter part of World War II, conducting minesweeping operations in the Pacific theater to clear naval mines and ensure safe passage for Allied ships. After the war, she continued minesweeping and training duties until decommissioning in the early 1950s. The USS Woodpecker contributed to making sea lanes safer for both military and civilian vessels during and after the war.

USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608) (Gold Crew) was a fleet ballistic missile submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in 1961. As the lead ship of her class, she played a critical role in the nation’s nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, conducting numerous strategic deterrent patrols with her Gold Crew. Equipped with Polaris ballistic missiles, Ethan Allen was the first submarine to launch a Polaris A-2 missile with a live nuclear warhead during Operation Frigate Bird in 1962. She served with distinction until her decommissioning in 1983, contributing significantly to the Navy’s Submarine Force and the security of the United States.

USS Eversole (DD-789) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in May 1946, named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) John T. Eversole, who was killed in the Battle of Midway. After initial service in post-World War II operations, Eversole saw extensive action during the Korean War, providing gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. She later participated in the Vietnam War, conducting patrols, shore bombardment, and search and rescue missions. Decommissioned from U.S. service in 1973, the ship was transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Gayret (D-352) until 1995 and is now preserved as a museum ship in Izmit, Turkey.