The namesake ship of her class of Amphibious Cargo Ships, the Tulare served with the US Navy as a member of the Pacific Fleet from 1953 to 1986. She served with distinction in Vietnam and earned 11 battle stars, one Navy Unit Commendation, and one Meritorious Unit Commendation for her service in the War.
Following her decommissioning, she was placed into the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, where she remains today under the custody of MARAD.
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navy amphibious cargo ship military reserve