U.S. Navy

USS Salamonie (AO-26) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Throughout World War II, she played a crucial role by refueling warships at sea in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, supporting key operations such as the invasions of North Africa and Normandy, as well as campaigns in the Pacific. Salamonie continued her vital logistics missions during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War, ensuring fleet mobility and readiness. After decades of distinguished service, USS Salamonie was decommissioned in 1968.

USS Salinan (ATF-161) was an Abnaki-class fleet ocean tug commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Built towards the end of World War II, Salinan provided vital towing, salvage, and rescue services for the fleet, supporting both peacetime operations and Cold War missions. The ship served extensively in the Atlantic and Caribbean, assisting damaged vessels and participating in various training exercises. After decades of reliable service, USS Salinan was decommissioned in 1978, marking the end of her distinguished naval career.

USS San Diego (CL-53) was a Cleveland-class light cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in January 1942. Serving primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II, she participated in numerous major operations including the battles for the Solomon Islands, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Known for her exceptional anti-aircraft capabilities, the San Diego provided vital screening for aircraft carriers and supported amphibious landings. She earned 18 battle stars for her distinguished service, making her one of the most decorated U.S. ships of the war.

**USS San Onofre (ARD-30)** was an Auxiliary Repair Dock constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, ARD-30 provided vital floating drydock services, enabling repair and maintenance of naval vessels in forward areas of the Pacific Theater. After the war, the unit continued to serve the fleet during the early Cold War, supporting peacetime operations and readiness. Eventually, USS San Onofre was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register, concluding decades of behind-the-scenes support that kept the Navy’s ships combat-ready.

USS San Pablo (AGS-30) was a United States Navy hydrographic survey ship, originally laid down as the Liberty ship SS John G. Tod in 1944. Acquired by the Navy and commissioned in 1944, she was converted and renamed for survey work. Throughout World War II and the postwar years, San Pablo conducted extensive hydrographic surveys in the Pacific, supporting naval operations and safe navigation. She played a vital role in charting uncharted waters, particularly around the Marianas, the Philippines, and the Western Pacific until her decommissioning in 1969.

USS *Scout* (MCM-8) is an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship of the United States Navy, commissioned on 15 December 1990. Designed for finding, classifying, and neutralizing naval mines, *Scout* has played a critical role in ensuring safe passage for U.S. and allied naval forces, particularly in the Persian Gulf during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Over her service, she has participated in numerous multinational exercises, enhancing interoperability with allied navies and refining mine warfare tactics. *Scout*’s wooden hull and fiberglass sheathing, combined with advanced mine-hunting sonar, make her especially suited for her dangerous and vital mission.

USS Seiverling (DE-441) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Lieutenant (junior grade) William Seiverling, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Theater during World War II, providing escort and anti-submarine protection for convoys and major fleet units. She participated in key operations, including the liberation of the Philippines and the Okinawa campaign, enduring frequent enemy air and submarine threats. After the war, USS Seiverling was decommissioned in 1946, but she was recommissioned during the Korean War for further service before her final decommissioning in 1957.

USS Sproston (DDE-577) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1943. During World War II, she served in the Pacific Theater, participating in operations such as the Gilberts, Marianas, and Okinawa campaigns, providing fire support and anti-submarine screening for carrier groups. After the war, Sproston was decommissioned but was later modernized and recommissioned as an escort destroyer (DDE) during the Cold War, serving in the Korean and Vietnam War eras. She was finally decommissioned in 1968 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1973.

USS St. Louis (LKA-116) was an amphibious cargo ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in November 1969. As part of the Charleston-class, she played a critical role in transporting troops, equipment, and supplies during the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and logistics. Throughout her service, USS St. Louis participated in numerous exercises and deployments across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, earning several commendations for her contributions. She was decommissioned in November 1992 after over two decades of service, leaving a legacy of reliable support in both combat and peacetime operations.

USS STURGEON (SSN-637) was the lead ship of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines in the United States Navy, commissioned on March 3, 1967. Designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, she conducted numerous surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. USS STURGEON played a key role in advancing submarine tactics and technology, participating in fleet exercises and special operations. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on August 1, 1994.

USS Sutter County (LST-1150) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1945 near the end of World War II. Designed to transport tanks, vehicles, cargo, and troops directly onto shore without the need for docks, she served primarily in the Pacific theater during her early years. After World War II, the ship participated in occupation duties in the Far East and later supported operations during the Korean War. USS Sutter County was eventually decommissioned in 1969 and transferred to the Republic of the Philippines, where she continued service as RPS Aurora (LT-508).

USS **Texas (SSN-775)** is a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the United States Navy. Commissioned on September 9, 2006, she is the second vessel named after the state of Texas. The submarine has participated in numerous operations, exercises, and deployments, supporting both national security objectives and allied cooperation around the globe. Known for her advanced stealth, intelligence-gathering, and strike capabilities, USS Texas continues to play a vital role in undersea warfare and maritime defense.

The USS Thomas J. Gary (DE-326/DER-326) was an Edsall-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. During World War II, she served primarily in the Atlantic, escorting convoys and protecting them from German U-boats, earning two battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she was decommissioned but later recommissioned and converted to a radar picket ship (DER-326) during the Cold War, enhancing America's early warning capabilities. The USS Thomas J. Gary continued in this role until her final decommissioning in 1969, after which she was sunk as a target off Puerto Rico.

**USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN-618)** was a Lafayette-class ballistic missile submarine commissioned in 1963. She conducted numerous strategic deterrent patrols during the Cold War, carrying Polaris and later Poseidon missiles, before being decommissioned in 1985. **USS John C. Calhoun (SSBN-630)** was also a Lafayette-class ballistic missile submarine, commissioned in 1964. Like her sister ships, she played a key role in the United States’ nuclear deterrent strategy throughout the Cold War, operating until her decommissioning in 1994. **HQ AFNORTH (Headquarters Allied Forces Northern Europe)** was a major NATO command based in Oslo, Norway, from 1952 until 1994. It was responsible for coordinating the defense of Northern Europe, particularly Norway, Denmark, and northern Germany, against potential Warsaw Pact aggression during the Cold War.

USS Tunny (SSN-682) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine in the United States Navy, commissioned on 26 January 1974. Built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, she served primarily during the Cold War, conducting a variety of missions including intelligence gathering, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare. Tunny operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, participating in numerous exercises and deployments to promote maritime security and deter potential adversaries. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on 1 October 1998 and later scrapped through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Vesuvius (AE-15) was an ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served during the latter part of World War II, supplying ammunition to combat ships in the Pacific Theater. After the war, Vesuvius was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital logistical support to naval operations. The ship remained active through numerous deployments until her final decommissioning in 1973.

USS Wadsworth (DD-516) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in July 1943. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Marianas, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Known for her effective anti-aircraft and escort capabilities, USS Wadsworth earned six battle stars for her wartime service. After the war, she was transferred to the West German Navy in 1959, where she served as Zerstörer 3 before being decommissioned in 1980.

USS Waller (DD-466) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in October 1942. She saw extensive action during World War II, participating in major Pacific campaigns including the Solomon Islands, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Leyte Gulf operations. USS Waller earned 12 battle stars for her valiant service, providing escort, anti-aircraft defense, and shore bombardment. After the war, she continued serving until her decommissioning in 1968, marking over two decades of distinguished service.

USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY (LST-1167) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1954. Designed to support amphibious operations, she played a critical role during the Vietnam War, transporting troops, vehicles, and supplies along the rivers and coastlines of South Vietnam. On November 1, 1968, she suffered a devastating Viet Cong attack while anchored in the My Tho River, resulting in heavy casualties and damage. Decommissioned in 1973, USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY was later transferred to the Philippines, where she served as BRP Sierra Madre (LT-57).

USS White Sands (ARD-20) was a floating drydock constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, it served primarily in the Pacific theater, providing vital repair and maintenance services to damaged warships and submarines, ensuring fleet readiness during intense combat operations. After the war, White Sands continued to support naval operations, and in 1960, it notably assisted in the recovery of the bathyscaphe Trieste following its record-setting dive into the Challenger Deep. The unit was eventually decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1989, having played a crucial support role across several decades.

USS Wiseman (DE-667) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. During World War II, Wiseman served primarily in the Pacific Theater, escorting convoys and providing anti-submarine protection. After the war, she was decommissioned but later recommissioned for service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations operations off the Korean Peninsula. Following her postwar duties, USS Wiseman was ultimately decommissioned in 1957 and later struck from the Navy list.

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was established on April 16, 1987, following the lessons learned from failed special operations missions such as Operation Eagle Claw in Iran. Headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, USSOCOM oversees the organization, training, and equipping of all U.S. special operations forces across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The command has directed key missions in Panama, the Persian Gulf, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq, among other theaters, often spearheading counterterrorism and unconventional warfare operations. Over the years, USSOCOM has evolved into a highly agile and joint force, recognized globally for its expertise in direct action, special reconnaissance, and counterinsurgency.

**United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Fort Ritchie, Maryland, was a key component of America's Cold War defense infrastructure. Established in the mid-20th century, Fort Ritchie served as a vital communications and operations center, supporting the command and control of strategic nuclear forces. The installation housed various units responsible for secure communications, intelligence, and planning, contributing to the nation's nuclear deterrence capabilities. Although USSTRATCOM's primary headquarters is now located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Fort Ritchie played an important historical role in the evolution of strategic command and control during its years of operation.**

**V-2 div. Cv43** is a fictional military unit, as there is no historical record of a real unit by that designation. However, if you would like a short, plausible military history for such a unit, here is an example: The V-2 div. Cv43 was established in early 1943 as part of a rapid expansion of specialized artillery divisions. Originally formed to operate and deploy the newly developed V-2 rocket systems, the division played a key role in several strategic bombardment campaigns throughout the conflict. Notably, Cv43 was among the first to employ mobile launch platforms, increasing the survivability and effectiveness of V-2 operations. After significant action on the Eastern Front, the unit was disbanded in late 1945 following the cessation of hostilities. If you have a specific country or era in mind, please provide more details for a more tailored history.