Atlantic Fleet Combat Camera Group, Newport, RI

The Atlantic Fleet Combat Camera Group, based in Newport, Rhode Island, was a specialized U.S. Navy unit tasked with documenting naval operations through photography and videography. Established during the Cold War era, the group played a crucial role in capturing visual records of exercises, deployments, and real-world operations across the Atlantic theater. Its personnel frequently deployed aboard ships and to shore installations, providing essential imagery for operational analysis, intelligence, and public affairs. The group’s work contributed significantly to both historical archives and real-time mission support until its eventual deactivation as military imaging capabilities evolved.