The USS Orion (AK-101) was a cargo ship of the United States Navy, launched on March 15, 1944. It was part of the Cargo Ship class and primarily served during World War II, transporting supplies and equipment to support military operations. The ship was commissioned on June 30, 1944, and played a vital role in logistics during the war. After the war, the USS Orion was decommissioned on June 15, 1946, and later transferred to the Maritime Administration. It was eventually sold for scrapping in 1971. The ship's contributions to the war effort highlight the importance of logistics in military success.