Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group

The Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group was a specialized unit within the United States Navy tasked with documenting naval operations across the Pacific theater. Established during World War II, the unit’s photographers and videographers captured critical imagery of battles, training exercises, and daily life aboard ships, often under hazardous conditions. Their visual records served not only as essential intelligence and operational tools but also as historical documentation and material for public information. Over the decades, the Pacific Fleet Combat Camera Group played a vital role in preserving the visual history of the Navy’s actions in the Pacific until its functions were eventually integrated into broader Navy public affairs and visual information units.