NARTU NAS Alameda

Naval Air Reserve Training Unit (NARTU) NAS Alameda was established during World War II at Naval Air Station Alameda, California, to support the training and readiness of Naval Air Reserve personnel. The unit played a vital role in maintaining and preparing reserve squadrons for rapid mobilization during periods of conflict, including the Korean War and the early Cold War years. NARTU NAS Alameda provided flight training, aircraft maintenance, and operational support for a variety of naval aircraft and crews. The unit continued its mission until the realignment and eventual closure of NAS Alameda in the late 1990s as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.