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VR58
U.S. Navy
VR59
U.S. Navy
VR62
U.S. Navy
VRC-30
U.S. Navy
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30), known as the "Providers," was established in 1966 to provide Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) services to the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Operating the Grumman C-2A Greyhound aircraft, VRC-30 played a critical role in transporting personnel, mail, and high-priority cargo between shore bases and aircraft carriers at sea. The squadron supported multiple combat and humanitarian operations, including during the Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. After more than five decades of distinguished service, VRC-30 was deactivated in 2023 as the Navy transitioned to the CMV-22B Osprey for COD missions.
VS-35
U.S. Navy
Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35), also known as the "Blue Wolves," was a U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare squadron. The squadron was originally established during World War II and went through several periods of activation and deactivation throughout its history. Most notably, VS-35 was reactivated in 1986 and operated the S-3 Viking aircraft from aircraft carriers, providing anti-submarine, surface surveillance, and electronic warfare capabilities. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station North Island, California, and participated in multiple deployments before being decommissioned in 2005.
VT-23
U.S. Navy
VT-23, known as the “Professionals,” was a United States Navy training squadron established in 1958 at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. Originally designated as Advanced Training Unit TWENTY THREE (ATU-23), it was later redesignated VT-23 and became a key component in advanced naval aviator training. The squadron operated several aircraft over its history, including the T-2 Buckeye and later the T-45 Goshawk. VT-23 played a crucial role in preparing Navy and Marine Corps pilots for carrier-based operations until its deactivation in 2010.
VT-26
U.S. Navy
VT-26, also known as Training Squadron Twenty-Six, is a United States Navy training squadron established in 1960 at Naval Air Station Chase Field in Beeville, Texas. The squadron's primary mission has been to train naval aviators in advanced multi-engine and jet aircraft, originally utilizing the T-2 Buckeye and later the T-45 Goshawk. Throughout its history, VT-26 played a vital role in preparing pilots for fleet assignments and carrier operations. The squadron relocated to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, where it continues to support naval aviation training and excellence.
VT6
U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
U.S. Navy
wasp
U.S. Navy
WHIDBEY ISLAND
U.S. Navy
YOKOSUKA JAPAN
U.S. Navy
1ST MAR DIV
U.S. Navy
1ST MARDIV, FMF, CAMP PENDLETON
U.S. Navy
2ND ANGLICO
U.S. Navy
2ND FLEET
U.S. Navy
3RD MAR DIV
U.S. Navy
4TH MARINE DIVISION
U.S. Navy
9th MAB
U.S. Navy
The 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade (9th MAB) was a rapid deployment force of the United States Marine Corps, established to provide amphibious and expeditionary capabilities in the Pacific region. Activated during the Vietnam War, the 9th MAB played a crucial role in contingency operations, including the evacuation of Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind in 1975. The unit was often tasked with crisis response missions, humanitarian assistance, and joint exercises throughout Asia. The brigade was eventually redesignated, with its legacy continuing in the modern expeditionary units of the USMC.
AD-23
U.S. Navy
AD-23 is the hull classification symbol for USS *Piedmont*, a Dixie-class destroyer tender of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1944 during World War II, USS *Piedmont* provided vital repair and logistic support to destroyers and smaller vessels in the Pacific Theater, including during the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, she continued serving through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, ensuring fleet readiness by maintaining and supplying ships in forward areas. *Piedmont* remained in active service until her decommissioning in 1982, marking nearly four decades of distinguished service to the U.S. Navy.
ADCOM GREAT LAKES NTC
U.S. Navy
AIMD BRUNSWICK, ME
U.S. Navy
AIMD KEY WEST
U.S. Navy
AIMD POWERPLANT NAS NORFOLK
U.S. Navy
AIMD Powerplant at NAS Norfolk is a specialized division within the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, focused on the repair, maintenance, and testing of aircraft engines and related systems for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Established to support the growing aviation needs at Naval Air Station Norfolk, the unit has played a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness of carrier-based and shore-based aircraft since the mid-20th century. AIMD Powerplant’s skilled personnel maintain and overhaul a variety of turbine and jet engines, contributing significantly to mission success during peacetime operations and combat deployments. Over the decades, the unit has adapted to evolving technologies, continuously enhancing its capabilities to support modern naval aviation.