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USS Curts (FFG-38)
USS ''Curts'' (FFG-38) was the twenty-ninth ship of the of guided-missile frigates. She was named for Admiral (United States), Admiral Maurice Curts (1898–1976). ''Curts'' is the first ship of that name in the US Navy. Ordered from Todd Pacific Shipyards, Los Angeles Division, San Pedro, Los Angeles, San Pedro, California on 27 April 1979 as part of the FY79 program, ''Curts'' was laid down on 1 July 1981, launched on 6 March 1982, and commissioned on 8 October 1983. She was decommissioned on 25 January 2013. Service history 1980s ''Curts''s early years in commission were focused on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations and ''Curts'' was the first Pacific Fleet unit with the complete SQQ-89 ASW suite. The ship received the meritorious unit commendation for tactical proficiency in the tracking of Soviet submarines in 1987. In 1988, ''Curts'' received the armed forces expeditionary medal for serving with the battle group during Operation Earnest Will in the north Arabia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Curts (FFG-38) Underway On 16 November 1992 (6485321)
USS ''Curts'' (FFG-38) was the twenty-ninth ship of the of guided-missile frigates. She was named for Admiral (United States), Admiral Maurice Curts (1898–1976). ''Curts'' is the first ship of that name in the US Navy. Ordered from Todd Pacific Shipyards, Los Angeles Division, San Pedro, Los Angeles, San Pedro, California on 27 April 1979 as part of the FY79 program, ''Curts'' was laid down on 1 July 1981, launched on 6 March 1982, and commissioned on 8 October 1983. She was decommissioned on 25 January 2013. Service history 1980s ''Curts''s early years in commission were focused on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations and ''Curts'' was the first Pacific Fleet unit with the complete SQQ-89 ASW suite. The ship received the meritorious unit commendation for tactical proficiency in the tracking of Soviet submarines in 1987. In 1988, ''Curts'' received the armed forces expeditionary medal for serving with the battle group during Operation Earnest Will in the north Arabia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
