USNR OAK KNOLL, OAKLAND, CA

**USNR OAK KNOLL, OAKLAND, CA** was a United States Naval Reserve unit based at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital complex in Oakland, California. Established during World War II, the facility served as a major naval medical center and a hub for reserve training and mobilization throughout the conflict and into the Cold War. The USNR unit at Oak Knoll provided vital support in medical, administrative, and operational roles, preparing reservists for deployment and augmenting active-duty forces as needed. The base remained active through the Vietnam War and into the late 20th century before its closure and decommissioning in the 1990s as part of broader military restructuring.