U.S. Navy

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 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 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 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.

USS Fahrion (FFG-22) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on 16 January 1982. Named after Rear Admiral Frank G. Fahrion, the ship served during the latter years of the Cold War, participating in operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, including NATO exercises and maritime security patrols. It played a role in enforcing sanctions and providing escort missions during regional conflicts. USS Fahrion was decommissioned on 31 August 1994 and later transferred to the Egyptian Navy, where it continues to serve under the name ENS Sharm El-Sheikh (F901).

USS Firm (MSO-444) was an Aggressive-class ocean minesweeper of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1955. Built to detect and remove naval mines, she played a crucial role in ensuring safe passage for allied vessels during the Cold War period. USS Firm operated primarily along the U.S. East Coast, the Caribbean, and participated in NATO exercises in the Atlantic, honing anti-mine warfare tactics. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1971 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1945, just as World War II was ending. Named in honor of Marine Sergeant Floyd B. Parks, a hero of the Battle of Midway, the ship served in both the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. During the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Floyd B. Parks provided vital gunfire support, participated in patrols, and performed search and rescue operations. The destroyer remained active throughout the Cold War, conducting multiple deployments before being decommissioned in 1973.

USS Gallant (MSO-489) was an Agile-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy in 1955. Designed for mine countermeasure operations, she served primarily in the Pacific, including deployments to the Western Pacific and operations during the Vietnam War, where she participated in "Operation Market Time" patrols. Gallant played a vital role in ensuring safe passage for allied vessels by detecting and clearing naval mines along critical waterways. After decades of dedicated service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later sold for scrap.

USS Galveston (CL-93) was originally laid down as a Cleveland-class light cruiser during World War II but was later converted into a guided missile cruiser, redesignated CLG-3. Commissioned in 1958, she became one of the first ships equipped with the Talos surface-to-air missile system, marking a significant advancement in naval air defense capabilities during the Cold War. USS Galveston served with the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, participating in numerous training exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Western Pacific. She was decommissioned in 1970, reflecting the rapid evolution of naval technology during her service life.

USS Glenard P. Lipscomb (SSN-685) was a unique submarine in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1974 and named after Congressman Glenard P. Lipscomb. As the second vessel of the Los Angeles-class to be built, she was notable for her experimental turbo-electric drive propulsion system, designed to reduce noise but ultimately proving less reliable and more maintenance-intensive than conventional systems. Throughout her service during the Cold War, Glenard P. Lipscomb conducted a variety of intelligence-gathering and deterrence patrols, primarily in the Atlantic. The submarine was decommissioned in 1990 after just 16 years in service, making her operational life shorter than most of her contemporaries due to the limitations of her propulsion technology.