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History of USS JARRETT

USS Jarrett (FFG-33) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1983. Named after Vice Admiral Harry B. Jarrett, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, conducting escort, patrol, and anti-submarine operations. Jarrett participated in Operation Earnest Will during the Iran-Iraq War, helping to protect oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, and later supported operations during the Gulf War. The ship was decommissioned in 2011 after nearly three decades of service.

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ABOUT USS JARRETT

  • Namesake: USS Jarrett (FFG-33) was named after Vice Admiral Harry B. Jarrett, a decorated World War II destroyer commander and later a key naval leader in the Pacific Theater.
  • Class: USS Jarrett was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, one of the most widely used frigate classes in the US Navy during the late 20th century.
  • Commissioning: She was commissioned on 2 July 1983 at San Diego, California, and served the US Navy for 30 years.
  • Persian Gulf Service: Jarrett played a critical role in Operation Earnest Will, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War in the late 1980s.
  • Friendly Fire Incident: In 1987, during the Iran-Iraq War, Jarrett's Phalanx CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) mistakenly fired on and severely damaged the USS Stark (FFG-31) during a combat exercise, a rare and serious friendly fire event.
  • Operation Desert Storm: She participated in the 1991 Gulf War, conducting maritime interception operations and supporting coalition naval efforts in the Persian Gulf.
  • Drug Interdiction: In the 1990s, Jarrett was deployed in counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific, intercepting illegal drug shipments headed for the United States.
  • Hollywood Appearance: USS Jarrett appeared as the fictional USS Reuben James in the 1990 film "The Hunt for Red October," helping to portray a naval boarding scene.
  • Decommissioning: Jarrett was decommissioned on 21 April 2011 after nearly three decades of service, and was later scrapped.
  • Legacy: The ship and her crew received multiple awards and commendations during her service, including the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Navy "E" Ribbon.

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