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River Division 533 was a unit of the U.S. Navy’s “Brown Water Navy” during the Vietnam War, operating as part of Task Force 116, also known as Operation Game Warden. Established in 1967, the division conducted river patrols and interdiction missions along the Mekong Delta’s complex waterways to prevent Viet Cong movements and supply routes. Crews aboard Patrol Boat, River (PBR) craft engaged in frequent small-arms combat, ambushes, and boarding operations, facing constant threats from mines and guerrilla attacks. River Division 533 played a crucial role in maintaining control over vital riverine routes until the drawdown of U.S. forces in the early 1970s.

Rodman Naval Station was a United States Navy base located on the west bank of the Panama Canal near Balboa, Panama. Established in 1943 during World War II, it served as a key logistical and operational support facility for the U.S. Navy’s Pacific operations, providing repair, resupply, and staging services for ships transiting the canal. Throughout the Cold War, Rodman Naval Station played a crucial role in U.S. strategic interests in Latin America and the protection of the canal. The base was returned to Panama on July 1, 1999, as part of the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, marking the end of over five decades of American military presence at the site.

Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron 3 (RVAH-3), also known as the "Sea Dragons," was established on 15 June 1957 at Naval Air Station Sanford, Florida. Initially formed as Heavy Attack Squadron 3 (VAH-3), it served as a replacement training unit for crews and maintenance personnel operating the A-3 Skywarrior and later the RA-5C Vigilante. In 1964, the squadron was redesignated RVAH-3 to reflect its new focus on reconnaissance missions. RVAH-3 continued training aviators and support crews for the Navy's high-speed reconnaissance aircraft until its disestablishment on 1 February 1979.

SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE (SDVT-1) is a specialized United States Navy unit formed in 1983, originally designated as SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE (SDV Team ONE). Based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, SDVT-1’s primary mission is to conduct undersea special operations using SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), which are submersible platforms designed to insert and extract SEALs clandestinely. The team has participated in numerous real-world operations and training exercises throughout the Indo-Pacific region, supporting national objectives and enhancing maritime special operations capabilities. SDVT-1 is a key component of Naval Special Warfare, providing expertise in underwater mobility and clandestine infiltration for U.S. and allied forces.

The Sub Base Pearl Harbor Supply Center was a critical logistics hub established during World War II to support the expanding operations of the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater. Located within the Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Hawaii, the Supply Center managed the procurement, storage, and distribution of vital materials, equipment, and provisions for the Pacific Fleet. During and after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the center played an essential role in ensuring that ships and personnel received the supplies necessary for rapid repairs and continued combat operations. The center continued to serve as a vital logistics and supply node throughout the war and into the Cold War era, supporting U.S. naval operations across the Pacific region.

Task Force 115, also known as Operation Market Time, was a United States Navy task force established during the Vietnam War in 1965. Its primary mission was to interdict the flow of supplies and personnel by sea from North Vietnam to South Vietnam, effectively disrupting enemy logistics along the coastline. The task force utilized a mix of patrol boats, cutters, and aircraft to monitor and board suspicious vessels. Task Force 115 played a crucial role in limiting Viet Cong and North Vietnamese infiltration via maritime routes until its operations concluded in the early 1970s.

Task Force 117, also known as the Mobile Riverine Force, was a joint U.S. Army and Navy formation established during the Vietnam War in 1966. Its primary mission was to conduct riverine operations in the Mekong Delta, a region crisscrossed by waterways and heavily contested by Viet Cong forces. Comprising specially modified boats and army infantry, Task Force 117 executed search-and-destroy missions, troop transport, and fire support in difficult terrain inaccessible to traditional vehicles. The unit played a pivotal role in major operations such as the Tet Offensive and contributed significantly to disrupting enemy supply lines and strongholds in South Vietnam. Task Force 117 was disbanded in 1971 as U.S. involvement in Vietnam decreased.

The U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS) San Juan, Puerto Rico, was established during World War II as an important facility for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare in the Caribbean. Commissioned in 1942 at Isla Grande, the base supported operations to protect Allied shipping lanes from German U-boat threats and served as a hub for naval aviation in the region. Following the war, NAS San Juan continued to play a key role in regional security and training exercises throughout the early Cold War period. The base was eventually decommissioned and its facilities were transferred to local authorities, becoming part of what is now the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport.

The USNR Naval Air Station New York, located at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, was established in 1928 as New York City’s first municipal airport and later transformed into a key naval aviation facility. During World War II, it served as a major training and operations hub for the United States Naval Reserve (USNR), supporting anti-submarine warfare patrols, pilot training, and aircraft maintenance. The station remained active through the Cold War, providing reserve training and readiness for naval aviators and support personnel. Decommissioned in 1971, its legacy endures as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, preserving its historic hangars and runways.