DETROIT AOE 4

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Sacramento Class Fast Combat Support Ship Keel Laid November 29 1966 - Launched June 21 1969 USS DETROIT AOE-4 Commissioned March 28 1970 - Decommissioned February 17 2005 Struck from Naval Register February 17 2005 Scrapped November 2006

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1970-94)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

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Post office established March 28 1970

 

Locy Type FDC 2(n+) Mar 28, 1970

1970-03-28

First Day In Commission

 

Locy Type 2(n+) (USS)

1974-01-12

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Locy Type 2-1(n+) (C+,D1,USS)

1991-07-10

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Locy Type 2-1(n+) (USS)

1994-03-01 to 1994-03-04

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Locy Type 2-1t(nu) (USS)

1980-03-28

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Locy Type 9-1(n+u) (USS)

1991-07-10

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Locy Type F FPO AE 09567-3015

2004-10-22

Decommissioning
Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS

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USPS CDS Detroit, MI

1980-03-28

Ship's 10th Birthday
USCS Chapter 80 Cachet

 

Other Information

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
Secretary of the Navy Letter of Commendation - Navy Unit Commendation (2) - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations (2) - Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (4) - Navy Expeditionary Medal (1-Iran/Indian Ocean, 1-Libya) - National Defense Service Medal - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (6) - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Armed Forces Service Medal (2) - Coast Guard SOS Ribbon - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

NAMESAKE - Named for the city of Detroit, Michigan

 

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