The USS Pulaski County (LST-1088) was a United States Navy landing ship tank that served during the Cold War. Named after Pulaski County, Arkansas, the ship was built in the early 1950s and commissioned in 1954. It was designed to transport troops, vehicles, and cargo to shore during amphibious operations. Throughout its service, the USS Pulaski County participated in various military exercises and operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions. The ship underwent several modernization and refitting processes during its operational years to ensure its effectiveness and readiness. In 1973, the USS Pulaski County was decommissioned and subsequently transferred to the Spanish Navy, where it was re-christened as Galicia (L51). The ship continued its service with the Spanish Navy until it was ultimately decommissioned and scrapped in the late 1990s. The USS Pulaski County played a significant role in supporting U.S. military operations and maintaining maritime security during the Cold War era, highlighting the importance of landing ships like LST-1088 in naval operations.

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