USS Choctaw (1926), a tug (YT-114), ex-Sampson, was acquired from the United States Shipping Board on 22 June 1926, and placed in service the following day. She performed towing and miscellaneous services in the 5th Naval District until 1 June 1933 when she arrived at Philadelphia. She was placed out of service there on 15 July 1933 and sold on 25 January 1937.