Charisse Cooper

USN

U.S. Navy

The USN stands for the United States Navy, which is the naval warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is responsible for conducting operations at sea, on land, and in the air to protect and defend the United States and its interests. The USN operates a vast fleet of ships, submarines, and aircraft to carry out its missions around the world. It plays a crucial role in maintaining national security and projecting American power globally.

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.