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USS Agerholm (DD-826) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1946. Named after Marine Corporal Harold C. Agerholm, Medal of Honor recipient, she served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and participating in carrier escort duties. Notably, in 1962, Agerholm became the first ship to fire a live nuclear anti-submarine rocket (ASROC) during Operation Dominic. After decades of service in the Pacific Fleet, she was decommissioned in 1978 and later sunk as a target in 1982.

USS Floyd B. Parks (DD-884) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, named in honor of Marine Second Lieutenant Floyd B. Parks, a Medal of Honor recipient. The ship saw extensive service in the Pacific, participating in operations during the final stages of World War II and later in the Korean War, where she provided naval gunfire support and served on patrol duties. During the Vietnam War, Floyd B. Parks conducted multiple deployments, offering gunfire support, plane guard services for carriers, and participating in search and rescue operations. After decades of service, the destroyer was decommissioned in 1973 and eventually sold for scrap, leaving a legacy of steadfast service across three major conflicts.