USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082)

USS Elmer Montgomery (FF-1082) was a Knox class frigate built for the United States Navy by Avondale Shipyard, Westwego, Louisiana. She was laid down 23 January 1970, launched 21 November 1970 and purchased 14 October 1971. She was commissioned 30 October 1971, decommissioned 30 June 1993 and struck 30 June 1993. Disposed of through the Security Assistance Program (SAP), transferred, (Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) Section 516, Southern Region Amendment), to Turkey 13 December 1993.