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SUBASE SAN DIEGO
U.S. Navy
SUBBASE Pearl Harbor
U.S. Navy
Tacron 12, San Diego
U.S. Navy
Tactical Air Control Squadron TWELVE (TACRON 12), based in San Diego, California, is a United States Navy aviation command and control unit. Established in 1951, TACRON 12 has provided crucial air control support to amphibious assault operations, coordinating air traffic and supporting embarked Marine and Navy forces. The squadron has participated in numerous deployments aboard amphibious assault ships, contributing to operations in regions such as the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the Middle East. TACRON 12 continues to play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective integration of air power during joint and combined amphibious operations.
Tacron 21, NAB Little Creek, VA
U.S. Navy
Tactical Air Control Squadron 21 (TACRON 21), based at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia, is a United States Navy unit specializing in air control for amphibious operations. Established in 1944 during World War II, TACRON 21 (originally as VTC-21) has provided critical air traffic control and coordination between naval and Marine Corps aviation assets during major amphibious assaults and exercises. Over the decades, the squadron has supported operations from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, ensuring seamless integration of air power in joint and coalition environments. Today, TACRON 21 continues to play a vital role in supporting U.S. Navy Expeditionary Strike Groups, delivering command and control expertise for both peacetime training and combat deployments.
TOPGUN
U.S. Navy
TPU NORFOLK
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. BOSTON
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Coral Sea
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. GUAM LPH-9
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Oriskany
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. Puget Sound
U.S. Navy
U.S.S. WISCONSIN
U.S. Navy
US JOINT FORCES COMMAND
U.S. Navy
US Navy Reserves
U.S. Navy
USMC Air Station El Toro
U.S. Navy
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro was established in 1942 near Irvine, California, to support World War II aviation operations. Throughout its history, it served as a major West Coast base for Marine Corps aviation, hosting fighter, attack, and transport squadrons during conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Gulf War. El Toro was a critical hub for training, deployment, and logistical support, contributing significantly to USMC air power in the Pacific and beyond. The air station was officially decommissioned in 1999, with its operations relocated to MCAS Miramar, and the site has since been redeveloped for civilian use.
USN BASIC TRAINING SAN DIEGO
U.S. Navy
USNAVALCOMMUNACTIONS STATION GUAM
U.S. Navy
USNMCB 40
U.S. Navy
USNS Harkness OCEANOGRAPHIC UNIT 5
U.S. Navy
USNS Harkness (T-AGS-32) was an oceanographic survey ship of the United States Navy, originally launched in 1967. Assigned to Oceanographic Unit 5, the vessel conducted hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, playing a crucial role in mapping the world’s oceans during the Cold War era. The data collected by Harkness supported naval operations, submarine navigation, and scientific research. Throughout its service, USNS Harkness exemplified the Navy’s commitment to technological advancement and maritime domain awareness before being decommissioned in the mid-1990s.
USNS JOHN ERICCSON TAO-194
U.S. Navy
USNS JOHN LENTHALL
U.S. Navy
USNS MARS
U.S. Navy
USNTC Bainbridge, MD
U.S. Navy
The United States Naval Training Center (USNTC) Bainbridge, located in Port Deposit, Maryland, was established in 1942 during World War II as a major training facility for Navy recruits. At its peak, Bainbridge processed and trained hundreds of thousands of sailors, serving as a critical hub for boot camp, technical schools, and officer candidate training. The base continued to operate through the Korean War and into the Cold War era, adapting its mission to meet evolving Navy needs. USNTC Bainbridge was decommissioned in 1976, and the property was eventually transferred to local authorities, but its legacy remains significant in Navy history.