The USS McKee (AS-41) is a submarine tender of the United States Navy, launched on March 20, 1945. Designed to support submarines, it provides maintenance, supplies, and repair services. The ship was named after Rear Admiral John McKee, a naval officer who served during the Civil War. Commissioned on December 15, 1945, the USS McKee served in various locations, including the Pacific Fleet. It played a crucial role in supporting submarine operations during the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned in 1991 and later sold for scrapping, marking the end of its service.