USNS Loyal (T-AGOS-22)

USNS Loyal (T-AGOS-22)

USNS "Loyal" (T-AGOS-22) is a "Victorious"-class ocean surveillance ship acquired by the U.S. Navy in 1993 and assigned to the Navy’s Special Missions Program.

Built in Louisiana

"Loyal" was built by Mc Dermott Shipyards, Morgan City, Louisiana. She was laid down on 7 October 1991 and launched 19 September 1992 and was delivered to the Navy on 1 July 1993 which assigned her to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Special Missions Program.

Mission

The mission of "Loyal" is to directly support the Navy by using both passive and active low frequency sonar arrays to detect and track undersea threats.

Operational history

There is no current operational history on "Loyal".

Honors and awards

"Loyal" personnel are qualified for the following medals:
* National Defense Service Medal

Note

There is no journal entry on "Loyal" at DANFS.

References

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/66/6622.htm NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive - T-AGOS-22 Loyal]
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/pm2/ Special Mission Program]
* [http://www.msc.navy.mil/inventory/ships.asp?ship=119&type=OceanSurveillanceShip Military Sealift Command - Ship Inventory - USNS LOYAL (T-AGOS 22) - Ocean Surveillance Ship]


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