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Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 302 (CBMU-302) was a United States Navy Seabee unit established during the Vietnam War. Commissioned in 1967, CBMU-302 was tasked with base maintenance, construction, and support operations, primarily in the I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. The unit played a critical role in building and maintaining essential infrastructure, including roads, airfields, and utilities for both U.S. and allied military forces. After years of dedicated service, CBMU-302 was decommissioned in 1971 as the U.S. military presence in Vietnam was reduced.

Naval Station Long Beach (NAVSTA Long Beach), located in Long Beach, California, was established in 1940 as a key U.S. Navy installation on the West Coast. Throughout World War II, the station served as a vital hub for ship repairs, logistics, and support, playing a significant role in Pacific operations. During the Cold War, NAVSTA Long Beach remained an essential base for the Pacific Fleet, supporting various naval vessels, including aircraft carriers and destroyers. The base was ultimately closed in 1997 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with its facilities repurposed for civilian and commercial use.

Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, located in Oakland, California, was commissioned in 1942 to provide medical care for Navy personnel during World War II. Throughout the war, and later during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the hospital played a crucial role in treating wounded servicemembers returning from the Pacific theater and Asia. The facility expanded over the decades, becoming a major center for medical research and rehabilitation within the U.S. Navy. Oak Knoll was officially closed in 1996 under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program, ending over 50 years of military medical service.

The United States Sixth Fleet, under the command of Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet (COMSIXTHFLT or Sixth Fleet COM), has served as a principal naval force in the Mediterranean Sea since its establishment in 1950. The fleet played a crucial role during the Cold War, maintaining a forward naval presence to deter Soviet influence and support NATO allies. Over the decades, Sixth Fleet has participated in numerous operations, including peacekeeping in Lebanon, intervention in the Balkans, and ongoing counterterrorism missions. Today, Sixth Fleet continues to provide maritime security, crisis response, and partnership building in Europe and Africa, operating from its headquarters in Naples, Italy.

USS Hector (AR-7) was a repair ship of the United States Navy commissioned in February 1944. Serving throughout World War II, Hector provided vital repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations in the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and the Philippines. After the war, she continued her service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, often operating in forward areas to keep U.S. naval forces operational. Decommissioned in 1987, USS Hector earned numerous battle stars for her decades of dedicated support to American naval operations.

USS Inchon (LPH-12) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Named after the pivotal Battle of Inchon during the Korean War, the vessel served as a platform for helicopter operations, enabling rapid deployment of Marine forces. Throughout its service, USS Inchon participated in numerous exercises, humanitarian missions, and operations, including support during the Gulf War and mine countermeasure operations. The ship was decommissioned in 2002 after over three decades of distinguished service.

USS Mullany

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USS Mullany (DD-528) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Named after Rear Admiral James Robert Madison Mullany, she served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign. On April 6, 1945, Mullany survived a devastating kamikaze attack off Okinawa, managing to contain fires and prevent a catastrophic magazine explosion despite severe damage and casualties. After the war, she continued service until 1971, when she was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she was renamed Chiang Yang and served until 1999.

USS Trenton (LPD-14) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to support amphibious assault operations, she played a vital role in transporting Marines, vehicles, and equipment to shore using landing craft and helicopters. Throughout her service, Trenton participated in numerous exercises and operations, including peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon and humanitarian missions. After more than 35 years of service, she was decommissioned in 2007 and transferred to the Indian Navy, where she was renamed INS Jalashwa.

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24), known as the "Lifting Eagles," was a United States Navy squadron established in 1949. Initially based in the Mediterranean, VR-24 provided vital air logistics and cargo transport services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The squadron operated a variety of aircraft, including the C-130 Hercules and C-2 Greyhound, supporting both routine military operations and urgent missions such as humanitarian relief and crisis response. VR-24 was disestablished in 1991 after decades of distinguished service supporting U.S. and NATO forces.