USN

Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), known as the "Stingers," was established in 1948 as VF-113 and originally flew the F8F Bearcat. The squadron saw combat during the Korean War, operating from carriers and conducting ground attack missions. Over the decades, VFA-113 transitioned through several aircraft, including the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F-4 Phantom II, and the A-7 Corsair II, before becoming one of the first squadrons to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Today, VFA-113 continues to operate from Naval Air Station Lemoore, providing carrier-based strike fighter capabilities for the U.S. Navy.

Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125), known as the "Rough Raiders," was originally established on November 13, 1980, at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. It served as the U.S. Navy’s first F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron, responsible for training pilots and maintenance crews on the F/A-18 aircraft. VFA-125 was deactivated in 2010, but reactivated in 2017 to become the Navy’s first F-35C Lightning II Fleet Replacement Squadron, training the next generation of carrier-based stealth fighter pilots. Throughout its history, VFA-125 has played a key role in advancing naval aviation and supporting fleet readiness with cutting-edge aircraft.

Patrol Squadron 64 (VP-64), known as the “Condors,” was a United States Navy Reserve patrol squadron established on 1 November 1970 at Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The squadron operated various maritime patrol aircraft, including the P-3A and later P-3C Orion, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. VP-64 participated in multiple training exercises and operational deployments, supporting both U.S. and NATO maritime security efforts during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. The squadron was deactivated on 18 September 2004 as part of a broader reorganization of Navy Reserve aviation forces.

VS-38, known as the "Red Griffins," was a U.S. Navy anti-submarine squadron established in 1950. The unit served with distinction during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and throughout the Cold War, operating various carrier-based aircraft such as the S-2 Tracker and later the S-3 Viking. VS-38 was attached to multiple aircraft carriers, providing vital anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and maritime patrol capabilities. The squadron was decommissioned in 2004 as part of the Navy’s transition away from dedicated carrier-based ASW squadrons.

VT-23, known as the “Professionals,” was a United States Navy training squadron established in 1958 at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. Originally designated as Advanced Training Unit TWENTY THREE (ATU-23), it was later redesignated VT-23 and became a key component in advanced naval aviator training. The squadron operated several aircraft over its history, including the T-2 Buckeye and later the T-45 Goshawk. VT-23 played a crucial role in preparing Navy and Marine Corps pilots for carrier-based operations until its deactivation in 2010.

The 4th Force Service Support Group (FSSG) has played a crucial logistical role within the United States Marine Corps Reserve, with elements historically stationed at locations such as Subic Bay, Philippines, and Naval Dental Center (NDC) Parris Island. Subic Bay was a key U.S. naval and Marine Corps logistics hub in Asia until its closure in the early 1990s, providing vital support during operations and exercises in the Pacific region. At Parris Island, the NDC component of the 4th FSSG supported Marine recruit training by delivering essential dental and medical services. Throughout its history, the 4th FSSG has demonstrated adaptability and effectiveness in sustaining Marine Corps operations both at home and abroad.

The 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade (9th MAB) was a rapid deployment force of the United States Marine Corps, established to provide amphibious and expeditionary capabilities in the Pacific region. Activated during the Vietnam War, the 9th MAB played a crucial role in contingency operations, including the evacuation of Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind in 1975. The unit was often tasked with crisis response missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint exercises throughout Asia. The brigade was eventually redesignated, with its legacy continuing in the modern expeditionary units of the USMC.

AD-23 is the hull classification symbol for USS *Piedmont*, a Dixie-class destroyer tender of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1944 during World War II, USS *Piedmont* provided vital repair and logistic support to destroyers and smaller vessels in the Pacific Theater, including during the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, she continued serving through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring fleet readiness by maintaining and supplying ships in forward areas. *Piedmont* remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1982, marking nearly four decades of distinguished service to the U.S. Navy.

AIMD Powerplant at NAS Norfolk is a specialized division within the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, focused on the repair, maintenance, and testing of aircraft engines and related systems for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Established to support the growing aviation needs at Naval Air Station Norfolk, the unit has played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of carrier-based and shore-based aircraft since the mid-20th century. AIMD Powerplant’s skilled personnel maintain and overhaul a variety of turbine and jet engines, contributing significantly to mission success during peacetime operations and combat deployments. Over the decades, the unit has adapted to evolving technologies, continuously enhancing its capabilities to support modern naval aviation.