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AO 105 : AOE Kansas City
U.S. Navy
**AO 105 / AOE Kansas City** refers to the USS *Kansas City*, a vessel of the United States Navy. Originally designated as AO-146, she was a replenishment oiler commissioned in 1970, later reclassified as AOE-3, a fast combat support ship, to reflect her expanded capabilities. The USS *Kansas City* served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, providing vital logistics support—including fuel, ammunition, and supplies—to carrier strike groups and other naval units during the Vietnam War and throughout the Cold War era. After nearly 25 years of service, she was decommissioned in 1994, having played a crucial role in sustaining U.S. naval operations across multiple decades.
Arnold J Isbell DD-869
U.S. Navy
USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1946. Named in honor of Commander Arnold J. Isbell, a distinguished naval aviator of World War II, the ship served extensively in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. During the Korean War and the Vietnam War, Arnold J. Isbell provided naval gunfire support, conducted patrol and escort duties, and participated in anti-submarine warfare operations. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1974 and later transferred to the Republic of Korea Navy, where she served as ROKS Chung Buk (DD-916).
Assult Craft Unit 2
U.S. Navy
ATC Naval Station Sangley Pt RP
U.S. Navy
ATC Naval Station Sangley Point, located in Cavite City, Philippines, began as a Spanish naval facility before becoming a key U.S. Naval Station following the Spanish-American War in 1898. During World War II, the base played a crucial role in naval aviation operations, serving as a hub for patrol squadrons and seaplanes defending Manila Bay. After the war, Sangley Point continued to support U.S. and Philippine naval and air operations, notably as an Air Transport Command (ATC) facility, facilitating logistics and personnel movement throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The base was eventually turned over to the Philippine government in 1971, continuing to serve as a vital maritime and air facility for the Philippine Navy.
ATG MIDPAC
U.S. Navy
Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range
U.S. Navy
The **Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range** (AFWR) was established in the mid-20th century to provide the U.S. Navy with a dedicated site along the Atlantic coast for live-fire training and weapons testing. Located primarily off the coast of Florida, the range supported Atlantic Fleet air, surface, and subsurface units by offering a controlled environment for missile launches, gunnery exercises, and complex training scenarios. Over the decades, the AFWR played a crucial role in maintaining the combat readiness of naval forces during both the Cold War and subsequent conflicts. The range has evolved with advances in technology, supporting testing of modern precision-guided munitions and integrated warfare systems, and remains an essential asset for U.S. naval operations.
ATRC DAHLGREN
U.S. Navy
ATTACK SQUADRON 195
U.S. Navy
ATTACK SQUADRON 65
U.S. Navy
AVIATION ORDINANCE
U.S. Navy
AVIATION STOREKEEPER
U.S. Navy
BAINBRIDGE
U.S. Navy
BEACH JUMPERS UNIT 2
U.S. Navy
BEACH MASTER UNIT 1
U.S. Navy
BEACHMASTERS
U.S. Navy
BILOXI MISSISSIPPI NTTU, KEESLER AFB
U.S. Navy
BOAT SUPPORT UNIT 1
U.S. Navy
BREMERTON
U.S. Navy
BREMERTON NAVAL SHIPYARD
U.S. Navy
BUNKER HILL
U.S. Navy
CAMP LEJUENE
U.S. Navy
CASU 5
U.S. Navy
CBC PORT HUENEME
U.S. Navy
CBEES
U.S. Navy