USNS Navajo (T-ATF-169) was a United States Navy Powhatan-class tugboat operated by the Military Sealift Command which was in service from 1980 to 2016. She spent the bulk of her career in the Pacific and is currently moored in Pearl Harbor, awaiting disposal.
USNS Navajo off Southern California on 10 September 1997.
The Powhatan class of fleet ocean tugs consists of seven ships built for the United States Navy, and operated by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The lead ship of the class was launched in 1978 and the last ship in MSC service will be deactivated in 2023. During their service life, the Powhatan's were the most powerful tugs owned by the Navy.
USNS Powhatan (T-ATF-166) at sea, 16 April 1981.
USNS Apache fighting fire aboard Tahoma Reefer
USNS Mohawk towing USS Wisconsin
Image: USNS Powhatan port side