High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! USS Ford (FFG-54), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Gunner's Mate Patrick O. Ford (1942–1968). Ford was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism as a patrol river boatman in the Vietnam War. Ford was laid down by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., in San Pedro, California on 11 July 1983. She was launched on 23 June 1984, and commissioned 29 June 1985, captained by Commander J. F. Eckler. On 16 February 2007, Ford was awarded the 2006 Battle "E" award. Ford completed a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) deployment starting May 4, 2007 and returning home on September 20, 2007. Ford made port visits to Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Saipan, and Guam.

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