Nicknamed 'Mighty O' and sometimes called the 'O-boat,' was one of the few aircraft carriers completed after World War II for the U.S. Navy. The ship was named after the during the Revolutionary War. After 25 years of service, Oriskany was decommissioned on 30 September 1976 and placed in long-term storage in Bremerton, Washington. Therefore, any connection to Lt. Pete Mitchell's career timeline may not be accurate or realistic.
USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34)