{"title":"Military Lighters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bf000201","title":"1968 Club 14 US Coast Guard Zippo Lighter  - Vintage Military","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClub 14 is a restaurant on the Honolulu Hawaii Coast Guard base. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub 14 remains open to this day serving the US Coast Guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage lighter is graded in Good 84 condition with light wear and some color loss in the art. Would be a great candidate for a restoration. Insert is correct, hinge and lighter are solid. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36038420693156,"sku":"BF000201","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/C5E86E05-F588-4E14-8DAF-3FFA34C81F13.jpg?v=1599322989"},{"product_id":"bf000212","title":"1968 USS Tattnall Vintage Zippo Lighter  - US Navy Destroyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS Navy Destroyer Tattnall Vintage Zippo lighter. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 52 year old lighter has been heavily used. Paint is gone. The new insert is from 2019 and not original. It has light scratches and blemishes. Hinge has a wobble. We grade it Fair 79. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice edition to the fleet for a Navy collector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Tattnall (DDG-19) the first U.S. Navy vessel to transit the canal after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36041029189796,"sku":"BF000212","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/zz46.jpg?v=1599762233"},{"product_id":"bf000215","title":"1968 USS Goldsborough Vietnam Era Double-Sided Zippo Lighter - Very Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSS Goldsborough was deployed on the Vietnam Gun line several times and participated in the Apollo 11 recovery mission. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1968  Double-Sided Zippo in Very Good 85 condition. This used US Navy lighter is in Very Good condition with very light scratches and one pinhead sized ding. Comes with box. The bottom of the box is in poor condition, cover is good. Insert is correct, hinge solid. Paint good on both sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMakes one wonder how many times this lighter was fired on the ship's deck along the coast of Vietnam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSome Ship's History -\u003c\/strong\u003e In August 1966,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eentered the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for overhaul and extensive modification. In 1967 she participated in \"\u003ca title=\"Operation Sea Dragon (Vietnam War)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operation_Sea_Dragon_(Vietnam_War)\"\u003eOperation Sea Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e\", designed to interdict the North Vietnamese lines of supply into the Republic of Vietnam, and provided\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Naval Gunfire Support\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naval_Gunfire_Support\"\u003eNaval Gunfire Support\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnamese_Demilitarized_Zone\"\u003eDMZ\u003c\/a\u003e. During this deployment\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efired nearly 10,000 rounds in support of allied forces and avoided over 800 rounds of hostile fire without damage to the ship. She was awarded the Naval Unit Commendation for exceptionally meritorious service in Vietnamese waters from 29 August 1967 to 17 February 1968 upon her return to Pearl Harbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 1968\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emade her fourth Western Pacific deployment in five years, participating in eighty-eight gunfire missions in support of Vietnam, Republic of Korea, and U. S. Marine and Army forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1969\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eparticipated in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Apollo 11\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apollo_11\"\u003eApollo 11\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRecovery Mission. The command module\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eColumbia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esplashed down about 200 nautical miles south of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Johnston Island\" class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johnston_Island\"\u003eJohnston Island\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat 12:50 GMT 24 July 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a yard period in 1970,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emade a fifth West-Pac tour, departing Pearl in August and returning in February 1971. Again she provided Naval Gunfire Support for allied troops, and carried out carrier escort duties in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gulf of Tonkin\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gulf_of_Tonkin\"\u003eGulf of Tonkin\u003c\/a\u003e. s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1972 she was assigned to the recovery Task Force for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Apollo 16\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Apollo_16\"\u003eApollo 16\u003c\/a\u003e. Departing again on 13 October 1972 for her seventh deployment to the Western Pacific, this would be her last trip to the \"gunline\" of Vietnam. In December, while conducting a combat mission\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoldsborough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas hit by coastal artillery fire. The shore battery put a hole five feet wide through an upper deck, killing three sailors and wounding several others. The ship's crew received a Meritorious Unit Commendation for service between October 1972 and February 1973. The ship returned to Pearl Harbor in May 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36041077915812,"sku":"BF000215","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_aebda7af-37c6-41bf-bde4-eb6467b9a89a.jpg?v=1599707099"},{"product_id":"bf000165","title":"1968 Vintage Zippo Lighters, Set of Four - Lot #55 - Free Shipping","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour 1968 Zippos \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll have correct inserts. USS Fiske - Good 82; Leidy Good 80; Dave Good 80; JLT Fair 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36065617608868,"sku":"BF000165","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/D013C984-2EA5-482F-A796-286CD9D7B63B.jpg?v=1599489430"},{"product_id":"1973-pacific-fleet-naval-air-force-vietnam-zippo-lighter-nos","title":"1973 Pacific Fleet Naval Air Force Vietnam Zippo Lighter NOS- Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree star Admiral Bob Baldwin personal stock of presentation Zippo lighters. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unfired NOS lighter is double sided with the admirals pennant on top and the Pacific Fleet logo on the bottom. The reverse of this Vietnam Era lighter is engraved \"Courtesy of Vice Admiral Bob Baldwin\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter has correct insert and is pristine on the inside. The lighter is not in a box, and while it has never been fired it definitely has some light surface scratches around the logo in the front. You have to look closely to see. This lighter would otherwise be mint, but we have graded it Excellent 92. A great military lighter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Bemus Baldwin (April 24, 1923 – April 7, 2017) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was a former commander of the United States Seventh Fleet (from July 24, 1976 – May 31, 1978). He also was a former Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel and Commander Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet. He was a 1944 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He retired in 1980 and died in 2017. Baldwin was one of the 32 finalists for NASA Astronaut Group 1 in 1959, but ultimately was not selected. Admiral Baldwin presented these lighters during his Vietnam tour. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36280475910308,"sku":"BF000345","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_66aea06c-80fb-46fa-9496-0fb4f1b43805.jpg?v=1600617669"},{"product_id":"1968-vintage-military-zippo-lighters-lot-33-four-lighters","title":"1968 Vintage Military Zippo Lighters - Lot #33 - Four Lighters","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLot of Four 1968 Vintage Military Zippo lighters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of the lighters are used and have correct insert and good click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSS Forrest Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Paint loss and chrome loss. Graded Poor 50 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSS William Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Paint loss. Well used all around with tiny ding on bottom. Graded Fair 76.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9th Naval District \u003c\/strong\u003e- Paint loss. Well used with wear. Graded Fair 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRampagers Attack Squadron 83 Affixed Emblem \u003c\/strong\u003e - Well used. Spot of chrome loss on back. Graded Fair 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNice group of vintage military Zippos. FREE Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36299584045220,"sku":"BF000188","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_05458d0e-1467-4954-b67f-6ec61b55d697.jpg?v=1600716554"},{"product_id":"1968-flying-phantoms-patron-18-military-zippo-lighter","title":"1968 Flying Phantoms - Patron 18 Vietnam Era Military Zippo Lighter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Military Vietnam Era Flying phantoms submarine busters. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lighter is a great Vietnam era military Zippo lighter. The lighter itself is fired and gently used. There is a scratch on the front lid that the photo does not show. The is a tiny black blemish on the face. The insert is correct and hinge solid. It's mechanically sound. It has the crisp Zippo ping when you open it. We've graded this Very Good 85. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVP-18, nicknamed the Flying Phantoms, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP-914 in May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron VP-ML-64 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-861 in February 1950, redesignated VP-18 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 10 October 1968.[1] It was the third squadron to be designated VP-18, the first VP-18 was redesignated VP-13 on 1 July 1939, and the second VP-18 was redesignated VPB-18 on 1 October 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36320632144036,"sku":"BF000174","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_af905939-58d6-41b7-a347-251b500db44f.jpg?v=1600822837"},{"product_id":"1968-vietnam-soldiers-vintage-zippo-lighter-free-shipping","title":"1968 Vietnam Soldiers Vintage Double-Sided Zippo Lighter - Free Shipping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Vietnam Zippo lighter! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 Vietnam Zippo belonged to a vet deployed in country. The service number is listed on the reverse bottom of the lighter. The case and insert are absolutely correct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespected Zippo community Vietnam experts have weighed in judging this lighter to be authentic. The source from which this was obtained supports that as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter has wear from use, and a wobbly hinge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a quality piece to add to your military collection or start one now! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36418749202596,"sku":"BF000363","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_e6bf2804-8a49-4354-87f2-02ba450765b0.jpg?v=1601336063"},{"product_id":"1968-vintage-vietnam-zippo-lighter","title":"1968 Vintage Vietnam Zippo Lighter - FREE SHIPPING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 1968 Zippo lighter is engraved PHU LOI VIETNAM \"70-71\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 Vietnam Zippo belonged to a vet deployed in country. The case and insert are absolutely correct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespected Zippo community Vietnam experts have weighed in judging this lighter to be authentic. The source from which this was obtained confirms that as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used lighter has a solid hinge and correct insert. It has pocket wear but is in very good shape. Lighter is graded Very Good 85.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhu Loi Base Camp (also known as Darkhorse Base or Phu Loi Field) is a former U.S. Army base north of Saigon in southern Vietnam. The base was in use from 1965-1972 by the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos include a shot of the base at PHU LOI and entertainers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37136273572011,"sku":"BF000425","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_ffa35ddf-4716-4764-8ddb-a14b0236617f.jpg?v=1603492208"},{"product_id":"1980-uss-moosbrugger-vintage-zippo-lighter","title":"1980 USS Moosbrugger Vintage Zippo Lighter - Double Sided","description":"\u003cp\u003eNice used US Navy ship!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lighter has been used for many years by some sailor. It has wear in the front, but the back is quite clean. It's double sided. The hinge is solid and insert correct. There are some small dings on the lid. We have graded this Good 82.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced to sell. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37238917365931,"sku":"BF000503","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_c4d3d4af-a952-4388-be06-d63b04a99503.jpg?v=1603753105"},{"product_id":"1970-uss-preble-dlg-15-vietnam-era-vintage-zippo","title":"1970 USS Preble DLG 15 Vietnam Era Vintage Zippo - Double Sided Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSS Preble served in the Tonkin Gulf in Vietnam. Double sided lighter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lighter has great color and character. This destroyer has a great history and was recommissioned in 1970 when this 50 year old lighter was created in Bradford PA. . Double sided, very clean all around, pristine inside. Has a slight smudge on the reverse that you have to hold a certain way to see. For this reason we are not grading this piece Gem, but we are scoring it Mint 96. Complete box with paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat piece for Vietnam, Military, Graphics and Vintage collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e USS Preble (DLG-15\/DDG-46) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She was the fifth, of now six ships, named to honor Commodore Edward Preble (1761–1807). Preble was laid down by Bath Iron Works of Bath, Maine on 16 December 1957. She was launched on 23 May 1959, sponsored by Mrs. Ralph E. Wilson. Preble was commissioned at the Boston Naval Shipyard on 9 May 1960, Commander Edward G. Fitz-Patrick in command. She was decommissioned on 15 November 1991 and struck 20 November 1992 to be scrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotated regularly to the Western Pacific over the next five years, Preble spent much of her deployed time with the 7th Fleet off the coast of Vietnam. During these tours she served as plane guard for aircraft carriers in the Tonkin Gulf, patrolled on Search and Rescue, and bombarded enemy positions along the coast. On 19 June 1968 Navy Lt.jg. Clyde Everett Lassen and his crew from Helicopter Squadron 7, embarked aboard Preble, flew a hazardous mission deep into North Vietnam to rescue two downed U.S. Navy pilots. Lassen was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturning from the Western Pacific in July 1968, Preble operated briefly along the California coast. In December she got underway for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for an extensive overhaul. She was decommissioned on 31 January 1969, recommissioned 23 May 1970, and returned to the Pacific Fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Flame","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37848317100203,"sku":"BF000512","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0450\/9089\/8084\/products\/image_4f16dae2-f4ce-4773-b07d-2e90ecd34522.jpg?v=1609210137"},{"product_id":"1951-uss-lst-pima-county-vintage-zippo","title":"1951 USS LST Pima County Vintage Zippo Lighter - STEEL CASE","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1951 USS LST 1081 Vintage Zippo Lighter Steel Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ship saw service in the Pacific during WWII. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter has a chrome over steel case and has been used, fired, and shows the wear over time. It's a true military survivor. It seems as though the ship was recommissioned in 1951, perhaps this lighter was made to commemorate that event. There are some dings and scratches you see in the photos. Still holding up real well. Cam spring is weak. We grade this Fair 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePima County (LT-1081), a landing ship tank, was laid down 13 November 1944 by American Bridge Co., Ambridge Pa. as LST-1081; launched 5 January 1945; and commissioned 30 January 1945.\u003cbr\u003eThe day after commissioning she departed for New Orleans La., arriving 29 January. After shakedown in St. Andrews Bay beginning 7 February, she took on cargo at New Orleans for transit to Pearl Harbor. She arrived the Panama Canal Zone 12 March, reported for duty to Commander in Chief Pacific the next day, and arrived Pearl Harbor 4 April.\u003cbr\u003eDuring final American assaults on the outlying Japanese islands, ships such as LST-1081 contributed support through vital logistics operations. After departing Pearl Harbor 19 April, LST-1081 shuttled troops and materiel between Kwajalein (8 May); Roi Namur, the Marshalls (20 May); Guam (27 May-10 June), Ulithi (12-28 June); Okinawa (4-15 July); and Tinian\/Saipan (29 July-12 August).\u003cbr\u003eAfter a brief call et Pearl Harbor 27-31 August, LST-1081 returned to Saipan 18 September, thence proceeded to Manila the Philippines 19-25 October, to Guadalcanal in November back to Saipan in December, to Pearl Harbor 5 January lg46, and finally back to the west coast.\u003cbr\u003eAfter preinactivation overhaul at San Francisco commencing 16 January 1946, LST-IOSI reported to Commander, 19th Fleet 1 February. She decommissioned 30 July and was\u003cbr\u003eplaced in reserve with the Columbia River Group, Pacific Iteserve Fleet.\u003cbr\u003eTrouble flared in Korea four years later. The North Korean army burst into South Korea 25 June 1950 and apparently was carrying everything before it. To give added authority to the free world's stance, many Reserve Fleet units were ealled back to service. LST-1081 was ordered reactivated 7 August 1950 and, after overhaul, recommissioned 2 February 1951.\u003cbr\u003eAfter Pacific coast shakedown her home yard was shifted from Puget Sound to Norfolk, Va. and she departed San Diego 13 June, cruised via the Panama Canal, Puerto Rico and Morehead City, N.C., arriving Norfolk 12 July. She then commenced Atlantic training operations out of the Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va.\u003cbr\u003eRemaining active out of Little Creek, LST-1081 commenced her first Mediterranean deployment 13 April 1955, returning to Little Creek 4 October. She was named Pima County effective 1 July 1955.\u003cbr\u003ePlaced in reserve, in commission at Little Creek 7 August 1956, Pima County shifted to Green Cove Springs, Fla. and decommissioned there 12 December 1956. 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