Daniel Libao

USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned in 1964. Named after the first Secretary of the Navy, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations during the Vietnam War with naval gunfire support and plane guard duties. Throughout her career, BENJAMIN STODDERT participated in numerous exercises and deployments, contributing to Cold War naval readiness and regional stability. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1991 and later sunk as a target in 2001.

USS Worden (CG-18) was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Admiral John Lorimer Worden, she played a key role during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving on Yankee Station. Throughout the Cold War, Worden participated in numerous exercises and deployments in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, showcasing American naval power. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993 and later sunk as a target in 2000.

USS Okinawa (LPH-3) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1962. Named after the pivotal World War II Battle of Okinawa, she served as a helicopter carrier, supporting amphibious operations and rapid troop deployment. Throughout her career, USS Okinawa participated in the Vietnam War, the recovery of Apollo spacecraft, and numerous Cold War-era exercises and operations. After over 28 years of service, she was decommissioned in 1992 and later sunk as a target in 2002.

USS Alamo (LSD-33) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on August 24, 1956. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, the Alamo participated in numerous operations, including troop deployments during the Vietnam War and humanitarian missions in the Pacific. Throughout its service, the ship supported amphibious assaults, training exercises, and logistical missions, demonstrating the versatility of the dock landing ship design. After nearly four decades of active duty, USS Alamo was decommissioned on March 28, 1990, and later transferred to the Brazilian Navy.

USS Acadia (AD-42) was a Yellowstone-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1981. Designed to provide maintenance and logistical support to destroyers and other surface ships, Acadia played a crucial role during the Gulf War, deploying to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The ship became notable as the first U.S. Navy combat vessel to deploy with a mixed-gender crew during wartime. After over a decade of service, USS Acadia was decommissioned in 1994 and later sold for scrap.