John Larose

USS Detroit (AOE-4) was a Sacramento-class fast combat support ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Designed to provide rapid underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to carrier battle groups, Detroit played a vital role in maintaining fleet readiness. Throughout her service, she supported operations during the Cold War, including deployments to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and participated in multiple NATO exercises. After over three decades of distinguished service, USS Detroit was decommissioned in 2005.