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USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
U.S. Navy
USS Biddle (CG-34)
U.S. Navy
USS Biddle (CG-34) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy in 1967. Originally designated as DLG-34 (a guided missile frigate), she was reclassified as a cruiser (CG-34) in 1975. During her service, Biddle saw extensive action in the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and serving as a radar picket ship. The ship also participated in various Cold War operations and multinational exercises, earning multiple commendations before being decommissioned in 1993.
USS ESTES
U.S. Navy
USS HASSAYAMPA
U.S. Navy
USS LANG
U.S. Navy
Uss Proteus As-19
U.S. Navy
USS SAVANNAH
U.S. Navy
USS SCHOFIELD
U.S. Navy
USS Trenton (LPD-14)
U.S. Navy
USS Trenton (LPD-14) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to support amphibious assault operations, she played a vital role in transporting Marines, vehicles, and equipment to shore using landing craft and helicopters. Throughout her service, Trenton participated in numerous exercises and operations, including peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon and humanitarian missions. After more than 35 years of service, she was decommissioned in 2007 and transferred to the Indian Navy, where she was renamed INS Jalashwa.
VP9
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.
Carl Vinson
U.S. Navy
CBC Gulfport
U.S. Navy
The Construction Battalion Center (CBC) Gulfport, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a crucial hub for the United States Navy's Seabees, the Naval Construction Force. Established during World War II in 1942, CBC Gulfport initially supported the rapid training and deployment of construction battalions to the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, the base has evolved into a primary training and logistical center, supporting global Seabee operations, humanitarian missions, and disaster response. Today, CBC Gulfport continues to play a vital role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of Navy construction units worldwide.
Enginemen 3rd class
U.S. Navy
**Enginemen 3rd Class (EN3)** is a United States Navy enlisted rating responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing internal combustion engines and related systems aboard naval vessels. The rating originated during World War II, when the complexity and number of shipboard engines increased dramatically, necessitating specialized technical roles. Over the decades, Enginemen 3rd Class have played crucial roles in ensuring the operational readiness of ships, submarines, and shore installations, particularly in propulsion, electrical generation, and auxiliary machinery. Through conflicts such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, and into the modern era, EN3 sailors have been essential in keeping the Navy’s fleet moving and mission-ready around the globe.
NAS Cecil Field
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field, located in Jacksonville, Florida, was commissioned in 1941 as a key training base for naval aviators during World War II. Throughout the Cold War era, it became a principal master jet base for the U.S. Navy, supporting carrier-based attack and fighter squadrons, including those flying the A-7 Corsair II and F/A-18 Hornet. Cecil Field played a significant role in preparing squadrons for deployment during conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. The base was closed as an active military installation in 1999 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, but its legacy continues through its repurposing as a civilian airport and support facility for military reserve units.
NAVAL HOSPITAL SUBIC BAY
U.S. Navy
NOSTRA
U.S. Navy
Oak Knoll Naval Hospital
U.S. Navy
Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, located in Oakland, California, was commissioned in 1942 to provide medical care for Navy personnel during World War II. Throughout the war, and later during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the hospital played a crucial role in treating wounded servicemembers returning from the Pacific theater and Asia. The facility expanded over the decades, becoming a major center for medical research and rehabilitation within the U.S. Navy. Oak Knoll was officially closed in 1996 under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program, ending over 50 years of military medical service.
USS ARIZONA
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 BUSHNELL
U.S. Navy
USS CASCADE
U.S. Navy
USS CHARLES F ADAMS
U.S. Navy
USS COMPASS ISLAND
U.S. Navy