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USS Jouett (CG-29) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1966. Named after Rear Admiral James Edward Jouett, the ship served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and acting as a radar picket. Throughout the Cold War, Jouett participated in numerous exercises and operations, demonstrating advanced anti-air and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later expended as a target during naval exercises in 2007.

USS Eldorado (AGC-11) was an amphibious force command ship commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1944. Designed as a floating command center, she played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, serving as the flagship for several major operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Eldorado participated in the occupation of Japan, and later saw service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1972, having earned multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.

USS Jouett (CG-29) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in December 1966. Originally designated as a destroyer leader (DLG-29), she was reclassified as a cruiser (CG-29) in 1975. Throughout her service, Jouett participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, supporting operations during the Vietnam War and later Cold War missions. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, USS Jouett was decommissioned in January 1994 and subsequently sunk as a target during fleet training exercises in 2007.