The retired U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Ship USS "Ozark" (MCS-2), circa 1979. "Ozark" was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Register on 1 April 1974 and towed to Destin, Florida (USA). She was anchored there while being used as a target by the U.S. Air Force from Eglin Air Force Base. "Ozark" was hit multiple times with large practice (non-explosive) bombs but was not sunk. In September 1979, Ozark was ripped loose from her anchorage by Hurricane Frederic and driven onto the beach near Perdido Key, Florida.