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HC4
U.S. Navy
HCS 5
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron FIVE (HCS-5), also known as the "Firehawks," was a United States Navy Reserve helicopter squadron established in 1988. The unit was based at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, and operated the HH-60H Seahawk helicopter. HCS-5 provided combat search and rescue (CSAR), special warfare support, and vertical replenishment missions, often deploying to the Persian Gulf and supporting Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The squadron was deactivated in December 2006 as part of a Navy-wide restructuring of reserve helicopter forces.
HS5
U.S. Navy
HS9
U.S. Navy
HSL-32
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 32 (HSL-32), known as the "Invaders," was a United States Navy helicopter squadron established in 1974. The unit operated the SH-2 Seasprite helicopter, providing vital anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASUW) capabilities from small surface combatants such as frigates and destroyers. HSL-32 played a key role in Cold War maritime operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, supporting carrier battle groups and surface action groups. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia, until its deactivation in 1994 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.
HU2
U.S. Navy
INTELLIGENCE
U.S. Navy
MCB-53
U.S. Navy
MCB53
U.S. Navy
MDSU2
U.S. Navy
MINE DIVISION 125
U.S. Navy
NAF ANDREWS AFB
U.S. Navy
NAS FALLON NV
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, located in Fallon, Nevada, was commissioned in 1942 as a pivotal training base during World War II. Over the decades, it evolved into the premier air-to-air and air-to-ground training facility for the U.S. Navy. In 1996, NAS Fallon became home to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC), which includes the famed TOPGUN program. Today, NAS Fallon remains a critical site for advanced tactical training, supporting carrier air wings and enhancing naval aviation readiness.
NAS Sand Point Seattle
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sand Point, located in Seattle, Washington, was commissioned in 1920 as a key aviation facility for the U.S. Navy. Throughout the interwar period and World War II, NAS Sand Point served as a vital training and support base for naval aviators and aircraft operations in the Pacific Northwest. The station played a significant role in aircraft assembly, maintenance, and pilot training, contributing to the U.S. Navy's aerial readiness during critical wartime years. After the war, the base's importance declined, and it was eventually decommissioned in 1970, with much of the site later repurposed for civilian use, including Magnuson Park.
NATTU
U.S. Navy
Naval Ammunition Depot
U.S. Navy
The Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) was established during World War II to meet the United States Navy’s urgent need for a centralized facility to store, assemble, and distribute naval munitions. Located at various key sites across the country, such as Hastings, Nebraska, these depots played a crucial role in supplying ammunition to the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. During the war, the NADs operated around the clock, employing thousands of civilians and military personnel to ensure a steady flow of ordnance. After the war, many depots were gradually decommissioned or repurposed, but their legacy remains a testament to the logistical backbone that supported American naval operations during times of conflict.
Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt North West Cape Austrilla
U.S. Navy
Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt, located at North West Cape in Western Australia, was commissioned in 1967 as a joint United States-Australian facility. Its primary mission was to provide very low frequency (VLF) radio communications to United States and Royal Australian Navy submarines operating in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. The base featured a powerful VLF transmitter and became a critical communications link during the Cold War era. In 1992, the station was transferred to full Australian control, though it continues to support allied defense communications today.
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Jacksonville was commissioned in 1941 in response to the increased medical needs of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Located at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, it has served as a critical healthcare facility for sailors, Marines, and their families throughout numerous conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and operations in the Middle East. Over the decades, the hospital has expanded its services and facilities, becoming a leading center for military medicine and training. Today, Naval Hospital Jacksonville remains dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and readiness support to the Navy and the broader military community.
naval magazine .. guam
U.S. Navy
Naval Magazine Guam, also known as NAVMAG Guam, was established during World War II following the U.S. liberation of Guam from Japanese forces in 1944. Originally constructed as an ammunition depot to support ongoing military operations in the Pacific Theater, it played a critical role in storing and supplying munitions for U.S. Navy and allied forces. Over the decades, NAVMAG Guam has continued to serve as a key logistics hub, providing ordnance storage, handling, and distribution capabilities for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Today, it remains an essential asset for regional security and U.S. military readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
NAVAL RESERVE RECRUITING
U.S. Navy
NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE CENTER
U.S. Navy
NAVAL SUBMARINE SUPPORT FACILTY NEW LONDON
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA KEFLAVIK
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA SAN DIEGO CA
U.S. Navy