Daniel Taylor

USS Orleck (DD-886) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in September 1945. Named after Lieutenant Joseph Orleck, the ship served during the final stages of World War II and later participated extensively in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and patrol operations. After decades of active service, Orleck was transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1982, where she operated as TCG Yücetepe (D-345) until her decommissioning in 2000. Today, USS Orleck serves as a museum ship, preserving her legacy and honoring the sailors who served aboard her.

USS Mahan (DLG-11), later reclassified as DDG-42, was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1960. Named after Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, the ship played a significant role in Cold War naval operations, including deployments to the Pacific and Vietnam, where she provided naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. Throughout her service, USS Mahan participated in numerous exercises and patrols, showcasing advancements in guided missile technology. She was decommissioned in 1993 after over three decades of distinguished service.

The USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was the world's first nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, commissioned into the United States Navy in 1961. Serving during the height of the Cold War, she played a significant role in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and later participated in combat operations during the Vietnam War, providing air defense and gunfire support. The ship was renowned for her advanced radar and missile systems, setting new standards for naval warfare technology. After more than three decades of service, the USS Long Beach was decommissioned in 1995.