Sean Crager

Tactical Air Control Squadron Eleven (TACRON 11), known as TACRON Eleven, is a United States Navy unit that provides tactical air control for amphibious operations. Established in the post-World War II era, TACRON 11 has played a critical role in coordinating the movement and control of aircraft supporting Marine and Navy forces during joint and expeditionary missions. The squadron is responsible for managing air traffic in the amphibious objective area, ensuring safe and efficient air operations from sea to shore. Throughout its history, TACRON 11 has participated in numerous deployments and exercises, supporting U.S. naval power projection and humanitarian assistance missions worldwide.

USS TARAWA

U.S. Navy

USS Tarawa (LHA-1) was the lead ship of the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ships in the United States Navy. Commissioned on May 29, 1976, she was designed to embark, deploy, and land elements of a Marine landing force in amphibious assault operations. USS Tarawa played a significant role in numerous operations, including peacekeeping missions in Lebanon in the 1980s and humanitarian relief in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope in 1992–1993. After more than three decades of service, Tarawa was decommissioned on March 31, 2009.