Samuel B. Roberts was a United States Navy ship named after a Medal of Honor recipient, Samuel B. Roberts Jr., who served during World War II. The ship was a Gearing-class destroyer launched in 1944 and played a significant role in various naval operations during the Cold War. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1986 after serving for over four decades. Throughout its service, Samuel B. Roberts participated in numerous exercises and missions, contributing to the U.S. Navy's efforts in maintaining maritime security and supporting allied forces around the world.