U.S. Navy

The USS Brattleboro (EPCER-852) was originally laid down as a PCE-842-class patrol craft escort during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, she served primarily as a rescue and experimental vessel, designated as an Experimental Patrol Craft Escort Rescue (EPCER). Throughout her career, Brattleboro conducted various testing and training missions, supporting naval research and development efforts. After years of valuable service, she was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1968, marking the end of her unique contributions to the U.S. Navy.

USS Bridge (AOE-10) was a Supply-class fast combat support ship commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1998. Designed to provide rapid underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to carrier strike groups, she played a vital logistical role in maintaining fleet readiness. Bridge participated in multiple deployments, including support operations in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. After a decade of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in June 2004 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command, where she continued to serve as USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10).

USS Brown (DD-546) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in July 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in key operations such as the Marianas, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa campaigns, providing escort, screening, and shore bombardment duties. After the war, USS Brown was decommissioned in 1946 but was later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, where she supported United Nations forces with naval gunfire and patrol operations. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1962 and transferred to the Greek Navy, where she served as Navarinon until 1981.

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, the ship served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in numerous fleet exercises, NATO operations, and Mediterranean deployments. Brownson saw action during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening for carrier task forces. After a distinguished service career spanning over two decades, USS Brownson was decommissioned in 1976 and subsequently sold for scrap.

USS Bulloch County (LST-509) was a tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944 during World War II. Originally designated LST-509, she participated in the Normandy invasion, landing troops and equipment on Omaha Beach under heavy enemy fire. After the war, she continued her service by supporting occupation forces in Europe. In 1955, the vessel was renamed USS Bulloch County (LST-509) and later served with the Military Sea Transportation Service before being decommissioned in 1958.

USS CAPE (MSI-2) was a coastal minesweeper of the United States Navy, originally laid down as YMS-311 in 1943. Commissioned during World War II, she participated in mine-clearing operations in the Pacific Theater, supporting amphibious landings and ensuring safe passage for Allied vessels. Postwar, she was redesignated as USS CAPE (MSI-2) in 1947 and continued service in various training and auxiliary roles. The vessel was eventually decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register, marking the end of her distinguished service.

The Marine Detachment (MARDET) aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) was established to provide security, ceremonial functions, and support for the ship’s operations following her commissioning in 1982. Marines assigned to the detachment were responsible for internal security, nuclear weapons security (prior to the removal of nuclear weapons from aircraft carriers), and manning ship’s weapons during general quarters. The MARDET also participated in protocol and honors duties, representing the Marine Corps during foreign port visits and official ceremonies. The unit was disbanded in the late 1990s as part of a Navy-wide decision to eliminate permanent Marine Detachments from aircraft carriers.

USS Carmick (DMS-33) was originally commissioned as a Gleaves-class destroyer (DD-493) in 1942. She served with distinction in World War II, participating in the invasions of Sicily and Normandy, and providing fire support and anti-submarine patrols. In 1945, Carmick was converted to a high-speed minesweeper and re-designated DMS-33, serving in the Pacific during the final months of the war and in postwar occupation duties. She continued operations during the Korean War, conducting minesweeping and escort missions before being decommissioned in 1955.

**USS Castor (AKS-1)** was a Castor-class general stores issue ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1940. She provided vital logistics support throughout World War II, supplying fleet units during major Pacific campaigns, including Guadalcanal and Okinawa. After the war, Castor continued service during the Korean War, ensuring the steady flow of supplies to U.S. and allied forces. **USS Vega (AF-59)**, a stores ship commissioned in 1955, succeeded Castor in this vital role, supporting Navy operations through the Cold War and Vietnam War before her decommissioning in 1977. Both ships exemplified the essential role of naval logistics in sustaining combat operations worldwide.

**USS Charlotte (SSN-766)** is a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine of the United States Navy, commissioned on September 16, 1994. Named after the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, she has played a vital role in supporting U.S. naval operations and fleet exercises, including deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The submarine gained distinction in 2005 by surfacing through the Arctic ice, demonstrating the operational capabilities of the Los Angeles-class in extreme environments. Throughout her service, USS Charlotte has contributed to intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, reinforcing U.S. maritime security interests worldwide.

USS Claud Jones (DE-1033) was a Claud Jones-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1959. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Rear Admiral Claud Ashton Jones, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duties during the Cold War. Operating primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, she participated in numerous training exercises and NATO operations, reinforcing U.S. naval presence and readiness. USS Claud Jones was decommissioned in 1974 and later transferred to Indonesia, where she served as KRI Monginsidi (341).

USS Cony (DD-508) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the invasion of Okinawa. USS Cony earned 12 battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her significant contributions to naval engagements and shore bombardments. After the war, she continued in service until 1960, when she was decommissioned and later transferred to the Peruvian Navy.

USS Cotton (DD-669) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the Leyte Gulf landings. Cotton provided vital escort and screening duties for aircraft carrier task forces, as well as conducting anti-aircraft and anti-submarine operations. After the war, she supported occupation forces in the Far East before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Courtney (DE-1021) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named in honor of Marine Major Henry A. Courtney, Jr., a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the ship primarily served in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War. Courtney participated in numerous NATO exercises and patrols in the Atlantic, helping to strengthen alliances and deter Soviet submarine threats. After over a decade of service, the vessel was decommissioned in 1973 and later sold for scrap.

USS Deliver (ARS-23) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, she provided critical salvage and repair services in the Pacific Theater, supporting fleet operations at Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and post-war occupation duties in Japan. In the Korean War, Deliver assisted in salvage and towing operations along the Korean coast, further demonstrating her versatility. She continued her service through the Vietnam War, undertaking numerous rescue, salvage, and recovery missions until her decommissioning in 1979.

USS Denabola (AD-12) was a destroyer tender of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1921. Originally built as the *Edgewood* in 1919, she was converted to support destroyers with maintenance, supplies, and repairs. Denabola served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean during peacetime, playing a key logistical role. During World War II, she was reactivated to provide vital tender services to destroyers and escorts in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, contributing to Allied naval operations before being decommissioned in 1946.

USS Direct (MSO-430) was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1954. Designed for clearing naval mines to ensure safe passage for fleet operations, she operated primarily along the U.S. East Coast and in the Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and training missions. Throughout her service, USS Direct also deployed to the Mediterranean with the U.S. Sixth Fleet, enhancing NATO maritime security during the Cold War. She was decommissioned in 1982 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Donald B. Beary (DE-1085) was a Knox-class destroyer escort commissioned into the United States Navy in 1972. Named after Rear Admiral Donald B. Beary, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War, participating in various Atlantic and Mediterranean operations. Throughout her service, Donald B. Beary took part in NATO exercises and supported U.S. interests abroad, showcasing versatility in escort and patrol missions. The vessel was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Turkish Navy, where she served as TCG Karadeniz (F-255).

USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 4, 1998. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Donald G. Cook, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including NATO exercises and ballistic missile defense missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Notably, in 2014 and 2016, Donald Cook was involved in high-profile encounters with Russian aircraft in the Baltic Sea, underscoring her role in forward presence and deterrence. The ship continues to serve with the U.S. 6th Fleet, supporting maritime security and alliance commitments in Europe and beyond.

USS DONNER (LSD-20) was a Casa Grande-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Designed to support amphibious operations by carrying and launching landing craft and vehicles, she served primarily in the Atlantic and Caribbean, participating in training exercises and fleet maneuvers. USS DONNER was notable for her involvement in the recovery of America's first space traveler, Ham the chimpanzee, after his 1961 Mercury-Redstone 2 flight. The ship was decommissioned in 1970, concluding nearly 25 years of service to the U.S. Navy.

USS Duval County (LST-758) was a tank landing ship of the LST-542 class, commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in critical operations such as the assault and occupation of Okinawa in 1945. After the war, Duval County supported occupation duties in the Far East until she was decommissioned in 1946. Reactivated for service during the Korean War, the ship continued to serve with the Atlantic Fleet until her final decommissioning in 1969.

USS Eaton (DD-510) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1942. She served with distinction during World War II, participating in major Pacific campaigns, including the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and the Philippines, providing fire support, screening, and escort duties. After World War II, Eaton was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War and continued to serve through the early years of the Cold War. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1969 and subsequently sunk as a target in 1970.

USS Epping Forest (LSD-4) was an Ashland-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater, participating in major amphibious operations including the assaults on Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Okinawa. After the war, Epping Forest supported occupation duties in the Far East and later served during the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces with logistics and amphibious capabilities. The ship continued to serve until decommissioning in 1968, earning multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Escape (ARS-6) was a Diver-class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she provided vital salvage, towing, and rescue operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supporting fleet movements and aiding damaged vessels. After the war, Escape continued her service during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, participating in numerous recovery missions and training exercises. Decommissioned in 1978, USS Escape was later transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard, where she continued to serve until her final decommissioning.