The USS Swift (AM-122) was a minesweeper ship in the US Navy during World War II. Commissioned in 1942, it served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in operations such as the North African landings and the invasion of Sicily. The ship was awarded five battle stars for its service. After the war, the USS Swift was decommissioned in 1946 and transferred to the French Navy as the Amiral Sénès. It played a role in the First Indochina War before being returned to the US Navy in 1955. The ship was sold for scrap in 1959, marking the end of its military service. The USS Swift's history reflects the vital role of minesweepers in naval operations during World War II and highlights the international cooperation and exchange of military assets that occurred post-war.

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