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USS RACINE
U.S. Navy
USS RUSSELL
U.S. Navy
VP-66
U.S. Navy
VP49
U.S. Navy
Walter Reed NMMC (Bethesda Naval Hospital)
U.S. Navy
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (NMMC), located in Bethesda, Maryland, was established in 2011 following the merger of the National Naval Medical Center (founded in 1940) and Walter Reed Army Medical Center (founded in 1909). As the flagship military medical facility of the United States, it provides comprehensive care for service members, veterans, and their families. Bethesda Naval Hospital, its predecessor, played critical roles during World War II, the Korean War, and subsequent conflicts, treating wounded personnel and advancing military medicine. Today, Walter Reed NMMC continues its legacy as the nation's premier military medical center, renowned for its research, clinical care, and support to the armed forces.
ABF
U.S. Navy
great lakes
U.S. Navy
The Great Lakes naval region has played a significant role in U.S. military history, particularly during the War of 1812, when both American and British forces vied for control over vital waterways. The establishment of Navy training facilities, most notably Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois in 1911, marked the area as a crucial center for naval preparation and support. Throughout both World Wars, the station trained hundreds of thousands of sailors, contributing greatly to the U.S. Navy's operational strength. Today, Naval Station Great Lakes remains the Navy’s only boot camp, training all enlisted personnel and continuing its legacy as a backbone of naval readiness.
LST
U.S. Navy
MCB-1
U.S. Navy
NAS Chase Field
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Chase Field was established in 1943 near Beeville, Texas, as a pilot training facility during World War II. Originally designed to support the U.S. Navy’s need for more aviators, Chase Field played a key role in training naval aviators during the war and continued its mission through the Korean and Vietnam War eras. The base specialized in advanced jet training, notably hosting Training Air Wing Three and serving as a home for various training squadrons. NAS Chase Field remained a critical part of naval aviation training until its closure in 1993 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
NWS YORKTOWN
U.S. Navy
SPECIAL SERVICES
U.S. Navy
USS ARLEIGH BURKE
U.S. Navy
USS BARBEY
U.S. Navy
USS BIGELOW
U.S. Navy
USS BONHOMME RICHARD
U.S. Navy
The USS Bonhomme Richard has been the namesake of several notable vessels in U.S. naval history. The first, commanded by John Paul Jones, was a former French merchant ship gifted to the United States during the Revolutionary War, famously defeating HMS Serapis in 1779 before sinking. Later ships bearing the name included aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships, most recently LHD-6, commissioned in 1998. The LHD-6 served in numerous operations across the Pacific and Middle East until a devastating fire in 2020 led to its decommissioning. The legacy of Bonhomme Richard symbolizes resilience and valor in American naval tradition.
uss coral sea CVA43
U.S. Navy
USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) was a Midway-class aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy in 1947. Named after the Battle of the Coral Sea, she served with distinction during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and throughout the Cold War, providing vital air support and power projection. Coral Sea was involved in major operations, including launching air strikes during the Vietnam War and supporting American interests in the Mediterranean and Middle East. After over 40 years of service, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later scrapped, leaving a legacy as one of America's most active carriers.
USS GUAM
U.S. Navy
USS Guam is the name borne by several United States Navy ships, most notably LPH-9, an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned in 1965. Designed to embark, transport, and land elements of a Marine landing force, USS Guam played a key role in numerous operations, including supporting the evacuation of Saigon during Operation Frequent Wind in 1975. Throughout her service, she participated in major exercises, humanitarian missions, and provided disaster relief. Decommissioned in 1998, USS Guam’s legacy endures as a symbol of U.S. naval amphibious capability.
USS Inchon (LPH-12)
U.S. Navy
USS Inchon (LPH-12) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Named after the pivotal Battle of Inchon during the Korean War, the vessel served as a platform for helicopter operations, enabling rapid deployment of Marine forces. Throughout its service, USS Inchon participated in numerous exercises, humanitarian missions, and operations, including support during the Gulf War and mine countermeasure operations. The ship was decommissioned in 2002 after over three decades of distinguished service.
USS REPOSE
U.S. Navy
USS Vulcan (AR-5)
U.S. Navy
USS **Vulcan (AR-5)** was a Vulcan-class repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1941. Serving throughout World War II, Vulcan provided vital repair and maintenance support to the Atlantic Fleet, especially during the North African and Mediterranean campaigns. After the war, she continued to serve through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, aiding fleet readiness across multiple theaters. Decommissioned in 1991, Vulcan was notable as one of the first U.S. Navy ships to have a mixed-gender crew, marking a significant step in naval history.
USS YOSEMITE
U.S. Navy
USS Yosemite is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy, with the most notable being a converted auxiliary cruiser commissioned during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Originally built as the civilian steamer El Sud, she was quickly outfitted for military service and played a key role in blockading Spanish forces in the Caribbean, particularly around San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship was praised for her speed and effectiveness in disrupting enemy shipping. Sadly, Yosemite was lost in a typhoon off Guam in 1900, but her brief service was marked by dedication and valor.
VF121
U.S. Navy
VP-91
U.S. Navy