Charles Hoobler

**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 **McKee** (DD-575) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in March 1943 during World War II. She served extensively in the Pacific Theater, providing fire support for amphibious landings, escorting fast carrier task forces, and participating in key operations such as the invasions of the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and the Philippines. The McKee earned eight battle stars for her wartime service, reflecting her active and distinguished combat record. After the war, she was decommissioned in 1946 and eventually struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1972.

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 Prairie (AD-15) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1940. During World War II, she provided vital repair and supply services to destroyers and other vessels in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations at locations such as Pearl Harbor, Eniwetok, and Leyte. After the war, Prairie continued her service during the Korean War and later supported the fleet throughout the Cold War, operating in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1993, having served the Navy for over five decades.

**Trident Refit Facility Bangor** (TRFB), located at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington, was established in 1981 to provide maintenance and refit services for the U.S. Navy’s Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). As one of only two Trident Refit Facilities in the United States, TRFB plays a crucial role in supporting the Navy’s strategic deterrent mission by ensuring the operational readiness, modernization, and repair of these submarines. Over the decades, TRFB has expanded its capabilities to include support for guided-missile submarines (SSGNs) and other fleet assets. Its skilled workforce of military personnel and civilian employees continues to uphold a legacy of excellence in submarine maintenance and national security support.

USS Jason (AR-8) was a Vulcan-class repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1944. During World War II, she provided critical repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations at locations such as Ulithi and Leyte. After the war, USS Jason continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, offering vital support to active combat ships and naval units. Decommissioned in 1995, USS Jason had a distinguished career spanning over five decades, earning numerous commendations for her contributions to U.S. naval operations.