sentences:  She served during the entire Vietnam War and returned home proudly with numerous battle stars and commendations.The third ship to be named Vega by the Navy, "AF-59" was laid down on 7 June 1954 at Pascagoula, Mississippi, by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.; launched on 28 April 1955; sponsored by Mrs. Theodore C. Lonnquest; and commissioned on 10 November 1955, Capt.Floyd T. Thompson in command.