SHIP'S

USS George E. Davis DE357
The U.S.S. George E. Davis, a Destroyer Escort, hull number DE-357, was commissioned in August 1944. Bound for the Pacific, she served her country honorably and well. This website is dedicated to the gallant men that served aboard her so that their sacrifice for our nation shall always be remembered.

Carriers
Since World War II, the U.S. Navy's carriers have been the national force of choice. In over 80% of the times when the World was faced with international violence, the United States has responded with one or more carrier task forces. Over the past 25 years, requirements for USN carrier forces to be on station to respond to a crisis have increased.

USS America (CVA/CV-66)
On January 23rd, 1965 Hull number 561 became the USS America, CVA66.Designed, built equipped, manned and then deployed to the far corners of the globe.
She cruised more than a million miles through the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.  The Mediterranean, The Gulf of Ton kin, The Persian Gulf, The Red Sea and the Adriatic Sea.

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) 
Following the North Vietnamese attack upon the United States destroyers MADDOX and TURNER JOY in 1964, BON HOMME RICHARD entered her third war. About to return home after a routine deployment, she was extended in the Western Pacific for an additional 45 days to commence operations against North Vietnam

USS Cowpens (CVL-25) - Independence class light aircraft carrier, affectionately known as the Mighty Moo; served in the Pacific during World War II.

USS Enterprise (CV-6) 

USS Forrestal (CVA/CV/AVT 59) 

USS Franklin (CV-13) - dedicated to the crew.

USS Hornet (CVS-12) 

USS Intrepid (CV-CVA-CVS-11) 

USS Intrepid History

USS Lexington

USS Midway (CVW/5)

USS Oriskany (CVA-34)

USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) - info on reunions, current & up-comming events, Photos, short 1st person stories and Ship's Store. 

USS Yorktown (CV-5/CVS-10) - the Fighting Lady.

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