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NAS Norfolk, also known as Naval Air Station Norfolk, is a United States Navy base located in Norfolk, Virginia. It serves as the headquarters for the Naval Air Force Atlantic and is one of the largest and most important naval bases in the world. NAS Norfolk is home to a variety of aircraft squadrons and serves as a major operational and training hub for naval aviation on the East Coast. The base plays a crucial role in the defense and security of the United States and its allies.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was commissioned in 1961 to serve as the U.S. Navy’s premier West Coast master jet base. Designed to support advanced jet operations, it quickly became the primary home for Pacific Fleet strike fighter squadrons. Over the decades, NAS Lemoore has hosted various aircraft, transitioning from the F-4 Phantom II, to the F-14 Tomcat, and currently the F/A-18 Hornet and F-35C Lightning II. The base continues to play a critical role in naval aviation training, operations, and power projection in the Pacific region.

USS Milwaukee (AOR-2) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned into the United States Navy on November 1, 1969. Designed to provide underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies to naval task forces, she played a vital support role during the Vietnam War and Cold War operations. Throughout her service, Milwaukee operated primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in multiple NATO exercises and U.S. fleet operations. After over two decades of service, USS Milwaukee was decommissioned on January 27, 1994, and later scrapped.

USS Independence

U.S. Navy

USS Independence was a light aircraft carrier that served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. It was commissioned in 1943 and played a vital role in numerous naval battles throughout the Pacific. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1946, but was later reactivated and modernized in the 1950s. USS Independence was finally decommissioned for the last time in 1955 and later scrapped in 1962.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Point Mugu, established in 1942 along the California coast, has played a crucial role in U.S. naval aviation and missile testing. Originally created as an anti-aircraft training center during World War II, it soon became a hub for missile development and testing, including the famous Regulus and Sparrow missile programs. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, NAS Point Mugu has supported a wide array of research, development, and operational testing for naval weapons systems. Today, it remains an integral part of Naval Base Ventura County, supporting fleet operations and continuing its legacy in advanced weapons and electronic warfare testing.

USS Kittyhawk

U.S. Navy

The USS Kittyhawk (CV-63) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1961 and decommissioned in 2009. It was the second ship in the Kitty Hawk-class of aircraft carriers and served in various conflicts and operations, including the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. The USS Kittyhawk was known for its distinctive "Battle E" award-winning performance and its ability to launch and recover a variety of aircraft. After its retirement, the ship was eventually scrapped in 2015.