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The legacy of Operation Praying Mantis remains significant: it demonstrated the capacity of the U.S. Navy to project power rapidly and decisively. Moreover, it underscored the importance of naval warfare in contemporary conflicts, revealing vulnerabilities in modern naval operations and the potential ramifications of military decisions.
In a remarkable display of resilience, the USS Samuel B. Roberts, despite the extensive damage it suffered, was salvaged, repaired, and re-commissioned into service within a year following these tumultuous events.