He was stationed on the USS Independence until his honorable discharge.
USS Independence (LCS-2) is the first of these ships.
The retired ship of the line USS Independence was brought back into service, cut down and recommissioned as a razee frigate in 1846.
There, 100 miles northwest of Natuna Island, their old friend USS Independence would be waiting for them.
The three surface ships were to sail in this direction in order to meet up with the USS Independence.
Naval intelligence believes that the USS Independence is about to come under a massive attack by the Chinese navy.
USS Independence arrived to the area on February 4.
The squadron entered combat in October 1943, flying from USS Independence.
In January 1951, the highly radioactive hull of USS Independence was scuttled in the area.
"Captain, according to the markings on that ship, it's the USS Independence."