The USS Sacramento (AOE-1) was the lead ship of her class of fast combat support ships in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1964, the ship was primarily designed to provide underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and stores to Navy ships at sea. The vessel was a key component of the Navy's logistics support system, capable of operating with carrier battle groups and other naval task forces. The ship underwent several modernization and upgrades throughout its service life, including the installation of new radar systems, close-in weapon systems, and improved communications equipment. The USS Sacramento participated in various operations and exercises, including deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Western Pacific. In 1991, the ship was deployed to support Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf, where it played a vital role in providing logistics support to the coalition forces. The USS Sacramento was decommissioned in 2004 after four decades of service, marking the end of an era for fast combat support ships in the US Navy. Throughout its service, the USS Sacramento was a versatile and reliable asset, contributing significantly to the Navy's ability to sustain operations at sea.

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