The USS Gallant (MSO-489) was a Gallant-class minesweeper of the US Navy. It was commissioned in 1957 and primarily served in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea during the Cold War. The ship was involved in mine-clearing operations and participated in various exercises and operations with NATO allies. In 1965, the USS Gallant was deployed to the Pacific Ocean for duty in the Vietnam War. Throughout its service, the ship underwent several modernization upgrades to improve its capabilities. In 1970, the USS Gallant was decommissioned and transferred to the Turkish Navy, where it was renamed TCG Anamur (M-265). The ship continued its service with the Turkish Navy until it was decommissioned in 1999. The USS Gallant received several awards and commendations for its service, including the Navy Unit Commendation and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Its legacy lives on as part of the history of minesweepers and naval operations during the Cold War era.

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