USS Pecos (AO-65)

USS Pecos (AO-65) was a ''Cimarron''-class fleet oiler that served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Launched on 21 October 1943 by the Bethlehem Steel Company, San Francisco, California, and commissioned on 24 March 1944, she was named after the Pecos River.

During World War II, the ''Pecos'' primarily supported the Pacific Fleet, replenishing fuel and supplies to ships operating in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Her duties included underway replenishment (UNREP) operations, a crucial aspect of naval logistics that allowed fleets to remain at sea for extended periods. She participated in numerous campaigns, contributing significantly to the logistical support of the war effort. Specific details of her wartime operations require further research.

Following the war, the ''Pecos'' continued her service, notably participating in the Korean War where she once again provided vital underway replenishment services to the naval forces operating in the Korean theatre. Her role in maintaining the operational readiness of the fleet during this conflict was essential to the success of naval operations.

After the Korean War, the ''Pecos'' continued to serve in the Navy until she was decommissioned on 1 July 1969 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 September 1970. Her ultimate fate after decommissioning requires further research.

Further information regarding specific battle honors, awards, and detailed operational history is needed to provide a more complete encyclopedia entry.