The USS Orion (AF-15) was a stores ship of the United States Navy, launched on December 19, 1943. It was commissioned on April 15, 1944, and served primarily during World War II, providing essential supplies to naval forces in the Pacific Theater. The ship played a crucial role in supporting operations by delivering food, ammunition, and other provisions to various ships and bases. After the war, the USS Orion continued to serve in the Navy, participating in various missions and exercises. It was decommissioned on June 30, 1970, and later sold for scrapping in 1971, marking the end of its nearly three-decade service.