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The GTS ''Admiral W. M. Callaghan'' was first constructed to be used in an industrial capacity but later optioned by Military Sealift Command to be used in logistical work throughout the fleet to deal with the changing needs of the military. The ship was delivered in 1967 and was used for transport responsibilities during the Vietnam War. It has been used in a variety of different services in its history since it was initially launched, including the war against terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan. The ship was named after Admiral William M. Callaghan who captained the and later became vital in overseeing the development of the modern US system of ready reserve ships. ==Further reading== *(http://www.msc.navy.mil/inventory/ships.asp?ship=22 Ship's official page on Military Sea Lift command) *(http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/54/541001.htm Ship photo index) NavSource Online: Service Ship Photo Archive *(http://navysite.de/akr/akr1001.htm Navysite.de page for the ship) *(http://www.navyphotos.net/details.php?image_id=3386&sessionid=9215c48f3ff264c68f8c1db8ed9f6cb8 Photo of the ship) * 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「GTS Admiral W. M. Callaghan (T-AKR-1001)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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