The USS Picket (ACM-8) was a Picket-class coastal minesweeper of the United States Navy that served during World War II. Commissioned in 1941, the ship was primarily used for clearing minefields and patrolling coastal waters. The USS Picket was involved in various operations in the Pacific theater, including the Battle of Okinawa and the occupation of Japan after the war ended. The ship received one battle star for its service during World War II. Post-war, the USS Picket was decommissioned in 1946 and transferred to the United States Coast Guard for use as a training vessel. In 1951, the ship was reacquired by the Navy and converted into a coastal minesweeper, designated as MSC-8. The USS Picket continued its service until it was struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1968. Today, the fate of the USS Picket is unknown, as there is no record of its final disposition. The ship's history highlights its important role in mine warfare operations during World War II and its subsequent service in the post-war period.

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