They include Paipai, Havasupai, Yavapai, Walapai, Mohave, Quechan, Maricopa, Tipai-Ipai, Cocopa, and Kiliwa people. After the war, "Cocopa" conducted numerous Pacific Ocean and Alaskan cruises. "Cocopa" was named after an Arizona Indian tribe. During the Korean War, USS "Cocopa" received one battle star for her service. The Pima, Apache, Cocopa, and Pueblo ate the tubers or bulbs raw, boiled or roasted. "Cocopa" saw action in the Korean War during the summer of 1953. Her second convoy was attacked by a German U-boat, with "Cocopa" barely escaping destruction. "Cocopa" also assisted in towing, recovery and similar operations throughout her tours in Vietnam.