USS Truckee
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The Truckee alternated 6th Fleet Mediterranean cruises with 2nd Fleet duty in the Atlantic. On her third Mediterranean deployment, which began in February 1962, The oiler added responsibilities as flagship Commander Service Force Sixth Fleet, to her other duties. In the fall of 1962 Truckee was called upon to fuel 152 ships in 50 days during the Cuban Quarantine, serving at the same time as flagship, for Commander Service Squadron Four.