USS Hunt (DD-674) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1943 during World War II. The ship served in the Pacific theater, participating in various operations and engagements, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa. USS Hunt also provided support for the occupation of Japan after the war ended. In 1947, the destroyer was decommissioned and placed in reserve, before being reactivated for service in the Korean War in 1950. The ship underwent further modernization and upgrades before being transferred to the Turkish Navy in 1971 and renamed TCG Gaziantep (D 344). TCG Gaziantep served in the Turkish Navy until it was decommissioned in 1994. The ship received several accolades and awards for its service, including nine battle stars for its actions during World War II and the Korean War. Today, USS Hunt's legacy lives on through historical records and the memories of those who served aboard the ship during its active duty.

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