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USS NORTHAMPTON CC1
U.S. Navy
USS OBANNON
U.S. Navy
USS PRAIRIE AD-15
U.S. Navy
USS Prairie (AD-15) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1940. During World War II, she provided vital repair and supply services to destroyers and other vessels in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations at locations such as Pearl Harbor, Eniwetok, and Leyte. After the war, Prairie continued her service during the Korean War and later supported the fleet throughout the Cold War, operating in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1993, having served the Navy for over five decades.
USS VICKSBURG
U.S. Navy
HC-7
U.S. Navy
MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
U.S. Navy
NAMTRAGRUDET
U.S. Navy
NSSF NEW LONDON
U.S. Navy
OKINAWA
U.S. Navy
PAX RIVER
U.S. Navy
Security Forces(Navy)
U.S. Navy
**Security Forces (Navy)** are specialized units within naval services responsible for safeguarding naval installations, assets, and personnel. Their origins trace back to the need for dedicated shore-based protection during the 20th century, expanding significantly during World War II as naval bases became targets for sabotage and espionage. Over the decades, their mission has evolved to include anti-terrorism, force protection, and law enforcement duties both ashore and afloat. Today, Navy Security Forces are highly trained in physical security, access control, emergency response, and the use of advanced security technologies to ensure the safety and operational integrity of naval operations worldwide.
USS BRUMBY
U.S. Navy
USS GALVESTON
U.S. Navy
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
U.S. Navy
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy on July 25, 1998. Named after the 33rd President of the United States, the carrier has served as a flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, participating in multiple deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and other regions in support of operations such as Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve. Truman has played a critical role in power projection, maritime security, and joint exercises with allied navies. The ship is homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, and continues to be a cornerstone of U.S. naval capability.
USS JOHN L HALL
U.S. Navy
USS Long Beach (CGN-9)
U.S. Navy
The USS Long Beach (CGN-9) was the world's first nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, commissioned into the United States Navy in 1961. Serving during the height of the Cold War, she played a significant role in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and later participated in combat operations during the Vietnam War, providing air defense and gunfire support. The ship was renowned for her advanced radar and missile systems, setting new standards for naval warfare technology. After more than three decades of service, the USS Long Beach was decommissioned in 1995.
USS ORION
U.S. Navy
USS ORION (AS-18) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943 during World War II. She played a vital role supporting submarine operations in the Pacific Theater, providing repairs, supplies, and maintenance to fleet submarines at forward bases including Midway, Pearl Harbor, and Guam. After World War II, ORION continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, adapting to the changing needs of the submarine force during the Cold War. Decommissioned in 1993, USS ORION had a distinguished career spanning five decades, ensuring the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s submarines.
USS SIERRA
U.S. Navy
The USS SIERRA (AD-18) was a Dixie-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Serving during the latter part of World War II, the Sierra provided vital repair and maintenance support to the Pacific Fleet, enabling destroyers and other vessels to remain operational in forward areas. After the war, the ship continued its service through the Korean War, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War, supporting fleet operations and participating in numerous deployments. Decommissioned in 1993 after nearly five decades of service, the USS Sierra played a crucial logistical role in maintaining naval readiness throughout its distinguished career.
BMU-2
U.S. Navy
**Beachmaster Unit TWO (BMU-2)** is a United States Navy expeditionary unit established in 1949 and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia. Its primary mission is to provide beach control and support for amphibious landings, ensuring the seamless movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies from sea to shore. BMU-2 has played a key role in major military operations and humanitarian missions, including support during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and disaster relief efforts worldwide. The unit continues to serve as a critical link between naval forces and the shore, maintaining readiness for rapid deployment in support of U.S. and allied operations.
MCB 71
U.S. Navy
NAS ROTA SPAIN
U.S. Navy
NTC
U.S. Navy
USS DALE CG-19
U.S. Navy
USS DIXON (AS-37)
U.S. Navy
USS DIXON (AS-37) was a L. Y. Spear-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy on August 7, 1971. Designed to provide maintenance, logistical support, and supplies to nuclear-powered attack submarines, Dixon served primarily with the Pacific Fleet, homeported in San Diego, California. Throughout her service, she played a crucial role in supporting submarine operations during the Cold War, ensuring fleet readiness and operational effectiveness. After nearly three decades of service, USS DIXON was decommissioned on December 15, 1995.