Jim Fuller

USS Nereus (AS-17) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy on 27 October 1944. During World War II, she provided vital repair, supply, and maintenance services to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater, particularly at Pearl Harbor and Guam. After the war, Nereus continued to serve in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, supporting submarine operations during the early years of the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned in 1971, concluding over two decades of distinguished service to the U.S. submarine force.

USS PROTEUS (AS-19) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Initially serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II, she provided vital maintenance and support to submarines engaged in combat operations. After the war, PROTEUS was modernized and played a key role during the Cold War, especially by supporting ballistic missile submarines as part of the U.S. nuclear deterrent force. She remained in active service through several decades, supporting submarine operations in both the Atlantic and Pacific before being decommissioned in 1992.

USS Coucal (ASR-8) was a Chanticleer-class submarine rescue ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Built to support submarine rescue and salvage operations, Coucal served extensively in the Pacific during World War II, providing critical diving and rescue assistance to submarines and other vessels. After the war, she continued to serve during the Korean War and in peacetime operations, participating in numerous training exercises and supporting underwater research. USS Coucal was decommissioned in 1977, concluding over three decades of dedicated service to the U.S. Navy.