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COMNAVPERSCOM, or Commander, Navy Personnel Command, is headquartered in Millington, Tennessee. Established in 1998 following the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, the command consolidated various Navy personnel management functions previously located in Washington, D.C. and other sites. Its mission is to oversee all aspects of Navy human resources, including assignments, promotions, and records management for active duty and reserve personnel. As a crucial component of Navy readiness, COMNAVPERSCOM ensures the right people are in the right jobs at the right time, supporting operational effectiveness across the fleet.

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11 (HS-11), known as the "Dragonslayers," was established in June 1957. Initially based at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, HS-11 specialized in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions, employing helicopters such as the HSS-1 Seabat and later the SH-3 Sea King. The squadron participated in key operations during the Cold War and beyond, including deployments aboard aircraft carriers in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 2014, HS-11 was redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 11 (HSC-11), transitioning to the MH-60S Seahawk and expanding its mission set to include search and rescue, logistics, and combat support roles.

Naval Facility Bermuda was a United States Navy Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) station established in 1955 on the island of Bermuda. Its primary mission was to track Soviet submarines during the Cold War by detecting underwater acoustic signals in the Atlantic Ocean. Operated by a small contingent of U.S. Navy personnel and civilian technicians, the facility played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare and maritime intelligence. Naval Facility Bermuda remained operational until 1992, when advances in technology and changes in global geopolitics led to its closure.

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, established in 1918 in Virginia, was originally created to support the U.S. Navy during World War I by providing a safe location for the storage and loading of naval munitions. Over the decades, it expanded its mission, playing a critical role in supplying ammunition and ordnance for the Atlantic Fleet during World War II and subsequent conflicts. The station has continued to evolve, supporting a wide range of Navy and joint-service operations, including logistics, training, and maintenance. Today, it remains a vital component of U.S. naval power, serving as both an ordnance hub and a support installation for numerous tenant commands.

Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA) Kamiseya, Japan, was established in the early 1950s as a key U.S. Navy signals intelligence (SIGINT) facility during the Cold War. Located near Yokosuka, it played a vital role in intercepting and analyzing communications from the Soviet Union, China, and regional actors in the Western Pacific. The unit provided crucial intelligence support to U.S. and allied naval operations, particularly during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. NSGA Kamiseya operated until its closure in 1995, after which its missions were consolidated with other intelligence activities in the region.

Service School Command, located at Great Lakes, Illinois, has played a pivotal role in the training and professional development of United States Navy personnel. Established in the early 20th century as part of Naval Station Great Lakes, the command became the Navy’s primary technical training hub following World War II, offering specialized instruction in various naval ratings and technical disciplines. Throughout the Cold War and into the modern era, Service School Command adapted its curriculum to meet evolving technological and operational needs, ensuring sailors are well-prepared for fleet assignments. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Navy training, maintaining its legacy of excellence in preparing enlisted personnel for service at sea and ashore.

USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36)

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USS Anchorage (LSD-36) was a dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on March 15, 1970. As the lead ship of her class, Anchorage served extensively in the Pacific Fleet, supporting amphibious operations and transporting Marines, vehicles, and landing craft. Throughout her career, the ship participated in major exercises, humanitarian missions, and deployments, including operations during the Vietnam War and later in the Persian Gulf. After more than three decades of service, USS Anchorage was decommissioned on October 1, 2003, leaving a legacy of versatility and reliability in naval amphibious operations.

USS Goldsborough (DDG-20) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough, the ship served extensively in the Pacific Fleet during the Cold War era. Goldsborough saw multiple deployments to the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and participating in carrier escort operations. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she served as ROCS An Yang.

USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG-17) was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, the ship served as a key component of the Atlantic Fleet during the Cold War, specializing in anti-air and anti-submarine warfare. Throughout her career, Yarnell participated in numerous NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and crisis response operations, demonstrating U.S. naval presence and power projection. After nearly three decades of service, USS Harry E. Yarnell was decommissioned in 1993 and subsequently scrapped.