Due to the nature of the tasking of a combat stores ship, and the outstanding performance "Niagara Falls" has provided in logistic support service, she has earned the nickname "Fighting Falls" by the U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet. Through 1991 "Niagara Falls" had supported Seventh Fleet operations during 15 WestPac/Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf deployments. "Niagara Falls" was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation as well as receiving the Battle "E" after an extended deployment for almost eight months followed immediately by another short fuse deployment.