USS Badger

At least three United States Navy ships have been named Badger, the first after the burrowing mammal, and the later ones after Oscar C. Badger, a 19th century commodore.

• The first Badger was an auxiliary cruiser purchased in 1898 and used in the Spanish-American War.

• The second Badger (DD-126) was a destroyer commissioned 1919 and active in World War II.

• The third Badger (DE-1071) was a destroyer escort commissioned 1970 and reclassed as frigate FF-1071 in 1975, decommissioned 1991 and sunk in 1998 during target practice.

The ships George E. Badger (DD-196) (later APD-33) and Charles J. Badger (DD-657) may be referred to informally as "Badger".