On 15 August 1973, Balao-class submarine USS Becuna (SS-319) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
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On 15 August 1955, after her SCB-27C and SCB-125 conversions in one refit, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) was commissioned for the second time, Capt. A.S. Heyward Jr. in command.
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80 years ago today, on 15 August 1943, Balao-class submarine USS Ling (SS-297) was launched at Cramp Shipbuilding Co. Philadelphia, PA.
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79 years ago today, on 15 August 1944, Cannon-class destroyer escort, USS McAnn (DE-179) was decommissioned and leased to Brazil as 'Commandante Bauru' (D-18).
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On 16 August 1943, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) was commissioned for the first time, Capt. Thomas L Sprague in command.
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