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USS DALLAS
U.S. Navy
USS DONALD B BEARY
U.S. Navy
uss dwight d. eisenhower
U.S. Navy
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 JAMES MADISON
U.S. Navy
USS REID
U.S. Navy
USS Truxtun (DLGN-35)
U.S. Navy
USS Truxtun (DLGN-35), later reclassified as CGN-35, was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1967. As the fifth ship named after Commodore Thomas Truxtun, she played a vital role in carrier task force escort duties, participating in operations during the Vietnam War and later in the Persian Gulf. Truxtun was notable for her advanced nuclear propulsion, which allowed for extended deployments without refueling. After nearly three decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1995 and subsequently scrapped.
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 WOODROW WILSON
U.S. Navy
VP16
U.S. Navy
VP4
U.S. Navy
VP47
U.S. Navy
A SCHOOL
U.S. Navy
COMDESRON 8
U.S. Navy
COMDESRON 8, or Commander Destroyer Squadron Eight, is a United States Navy destroyer squadron with a history dating back to World War II. Activated in 1942, the squadron played a significant role in Atlantic convoy escort missions and anti-submarine warfare during the Battle of the Atlantic. Over the decades, COMDESRON 8 has participated in numerous exercises, deployments, and operations, adapting to evolving naval warfare tactics. Today, the squadron continues to lead and coordinate surface combatant ships, supporting U.S. Navy missions and allied operations around the globe.
FMF
U.S. Navy
HC-3
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE (HC-3), nicknamed the "Merlins," was established by the U.S. Navy on September 1, 1967, at Naval Air Station Imperial Beach, California. Its primary mission was to provide vertical replenishment (VERTREP) and logistics support to the Pacific Fleet using CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters. Over the years, HC-3 became a major fleet replacement squadron, training pilots and aircrew for helicopter combat support operations. In 2005, reflecting changes in mission and aircraft, HC-3 was redesignated as Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC-3), transitioning to the MH-60S Seahawk platform.
MCB 6
U.S. Navy
NAF DETROIT
U.S. Navy
NAVAL SUBMARINE SCHOOL
U.S. Navy
NAVY NURSE CORPS
U.S. Navy
NIMITZ
U.S. Navy
NSA DA NANG
U.S. Navy
Sixth Fleet COM
U.S. Navy
The United States Sixth Fleet, under the command of Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet (COMSIXTHFLT or Sixth Fleet COM), has served as a principal naval force in the Mediterranean Sea since its establishment in 1950. The fleet played a crucial role during the Cold War, maintaining a forward naval presence to deter Soviet influence and support NATO allies. Over the decades, Sixth Fleet has participated in numerous operations, including peacekeeping in Lebanon, intervention in the Balkans, and ongoing counterterrorism missions. Today, Sixth Fleet continues to provide maritime security, crisis response, and partnership building in Europe and Africa, operating from its headquarters in Naples, Italy.