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NAVAL HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
U.S. Navy
Naval Station Newport Rhode Island
U.S. Navy
Naval Station Newport, located in Newport, Rhode Island, traces its origins to the establishment of the Naval Torpedo Station on Goat Island in 1869, marking the beginning of Newport's critical role in U.S. naval operations. Over the decades, the station evolved into a major center for naval education and training, notably becoming home to the prestigious Naval War College in 1884. During World War II, Newport served as a key site for officer training and research in torpedo development. Today, Naval Station Newport remains a vital hub for Navy education, hosting multiple commands including the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and the Officer Training Command Newport.
NPTU CHARLESTON
U.S. Navy
USS DAMATO
U.S. Navy
USS DES MOINES
U.S. Navy
USS FORT SNELLING
U.S. Navy
USS HARLAN COUNTY
U.S. Navy
USS NORTON SOUND
U.S. Navy
USS RAMSEY
U.S. Navy
USS VALLEY FORGE
U.S. Navy
USS Valley Forge was the name given to several notable ships in the United States Navy, most famously the Essex-class aircraft carrier CV-45. Commissioned in November 1946, USS Valley Forge participated in key operations during the Korean War, providing critical air support during major engagements such as the Inchon landing in 1950. The carrier later saw service during the Vietnam War, earning multiple battle stars for her efforts. After a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, USS Valley Forge was decommissioned in 1970.
AIMD NORTH ISLAND
U.S. Navy
COMUSNAVCENT
U.S. Navy
NCTAMS EASTPAC
U.S. Navy
NMCB 27
U.S. Navy
SIMA, San Diego
U.S. Navy
SIMA San Diego (Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, San Diego) was established to provide maintenance and repair support for the U.S. Navy's surface fleet stationed in the San Diego area. Originally formed during the Cold War era, SIMA San Diego played a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness of ships by offering a wide range of technical services, from hull repairs to electronic systems maintenance. The unit worked closely with fleet units and shipyards, adapting to evolving naval technologies and operational demands. In the early 2000s, as part of Navy restructuring, SIMA San Diego was reorganized and its functions integrated into the Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) system to further streamline fleet support operations.
TRUMAN
U.S. Navy
USS ALASKA
U.S. Navy
USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY
U.S. Navy
USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY
U.S. Navy
USS FRANK CABLE
U.S. Navy
The USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40) is a submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1979. Named after Frank Taylor Cable, a pioneer in submarine development, the vessel was originally homeported in Charleston, South Carolina, providing maintenance and logistical support to submarines and surface ships. In 1996, the Frank Cable was forward-deployed to Guam, where it continues to serve as a vital support platform for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, enhancing the Navy's operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. Over its decades of service, the ship has participated in numerous missions, humanitarian assistance efforts, and joint exercises with allied nations.
USS LEAHY
U.S. Navy
USS MISSOURI
U.S. Navy
The USS Missouri (BB-63), an Iowa-class battleship, was commissioned into the United States Navy on June 11, 1944. She played a significant role in World War II, providing fire support during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and famously served as the site of Japan’s formal surrender on September 2, 1945, ending the war. The "Mighty Mo" later saw action during the Korean War, delivering naval gunfire in support of UN forces. After being decommissioned and reactivated, she participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before her final decommissioning in 1992.
USS OUELLET
U.S. Navy
USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
U.S. Navy
USS Peleliu (LHA 5) was a Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy on May 3, 1980. Named after the Battle of Peleliu in World War II, the ship served as a flagship for amphibious ready groups, supporting Marine Corps operations and humanitarian missions worldwide. Notably, USS Peleliu participated in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and disaster relief efforts such as Operation Unified Assistance after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. After more than 34 years of distinguished service, USS Peleliu was decommissioned on March 31, 2015.