The USS Alstede (AF-48) was a United States Navy cargo ship that served during the latter part of World War II. Commissioned in 1944, it was primarily tasked with transporting supplies and provisions to support naval operations in the Pacific Theater. The ship played a crucial role in ensuring that troops had the necessary resources to carry out their missions. After the war, the USS Alstede continued to serve in various capacities, including support for the Korean War. It was decommissioned in 1960 and later sold for scrapping. The ship's contributions to military logistics highlight the importance of supply vessels in naval warfare.