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USS Ajax (AR-6)
U.S. Navy
USS Ajax (AR-6) was a Vulcan-class repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1943. During World War II, she provided vital repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations in locations such as Eniwetok, Ulithi, and Okinawa. Ajax continued her service through the Korean War and the Vietnam War, ensuring fleet readiness by repairing and refitting ships close to combat zones. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1986, marking the end of a distinguished career supporting U.S. naval operations across three major conflicts.
USS BOXER
U.S. Navy
The USS Boxer is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy, most notably a series of aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. The first USS Boxer was a brig captured from the British during the War of 1812. The most famous, USS Boxer (CV-21), was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1945, which served in the closing months of World War II and saw extensive action during the Korean War, earning eight battle stars. Later, the USS Boxer (LHD-4), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, was commissioned in 1995 and continues to serve as a key element of the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary forces, participating in humanitarian missions, combat operations, and multinational exercises around the globe. Throughout their service, ships bearing the name USS Boxer have established a legacy of versatility and distinguished service in the U.S. Navy.
USS CASCADE AD16
U.S. Navy
USS FITZGERALD
U.S. Navy
USS Hector (AR-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Hector (AR-7) was a repair ship of the United States Navy commissioned in February 1944. Serving throughout World War II, Hector provided vital repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations in the Marshall Islands, Marianas, and the Philippines. After the war, she continued her service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, often operating in forward areas to keep U.S. naval forces operational. Decommissioned in 1987, USS Hector earned numerous battle stars for her decades of dedicated support to American naval operations.
USS JOHN ADAMS
U.S. Navy
USS MCCLOY
U.S. Navy
uss nimitz cvn-68
U.S. Navy
USS TREPANG
U.S. Navy
VF154
U.S. Navy
VP8
U.S. Navy
VR-24
U.S. Navy
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24), known as the "Lifting Eagles," was a United States Navy squadron established in 1949. Initially based in the Mediterranean, VR-24 provided vital air logistics and cargo transport services across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The squadron operated a variety of aircraft, including the C-130 Hercules and C-2 Greyhound, supporting both routine military operations and urgent missions such as humanitarian relief and crisis response. VR-24 was disestablished in 1991 after decades of distinguished service supporting U.S. and NATO forces.
BeachMaster Unit 1
U.S. Navy
Beachmaster Unit ONE (BMU-1) is a United States Navy command established in July 1948 and based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. BMU-1 was created to provide specialized beach party teams capable of coordinating and managing the complex movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies across the beach during amphibious operations. The unit has participated in major conflicts, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and numerous humanitarian missions in the Pacific region. BMU-1 remains a vital component of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, supporting amphibious assaults, disaster relief, and joint military exercises worldwide.
CBMU-302
U.S. Navy
Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 302 (CBMU-302) was a United States Navy Seabee unit established during the Vietnam War. Commissioned in 1967, CBMU-302 was tasked with base maintenance, construction, and support operations, primarily in the I Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. The unit played a critical role in building and maintaining essential infrastructure, including roads, airfields, and utilities for both U.S. and allied military forces. After years of dedicated service, CBMU-302 was decommissioned in 1971 as the U.S. military presence in Vietnam was reduced.
HC1
U.S. Navy
MCB7
U.S. Navy
NARDAC
U.S. Navy
NAVSTA Long Beach, CA
U.S. Navy
Naval Station Long Beach (NAVSTA Long Beach), located in Long Beach, California, was established in 1940 as a key U.S. Navy installation on the West Coast. Throughout World War II, the station served as a vital hub for ship repairs, logistics, and support, playing a significant role in Pacific operations. During the Cold War, NAVSTA Long Beach remained an essential base for the Pacific Fleet, supporting various naval vessels, including aircraft carriers and destroyers. The base was ultimately closed in 1997 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with its facilities repurposed for civilian and commercial use.
USNS CHAUVENET
U.S. Navy
USS CONCORD
U.S. Navy
USS GEORGE BANCROFT
U.S. Navy
USS HERMITAGE
U.S. Navy
USS LOUISVILLE
U.S. Navy
USS Mullany
U.S. Navy
USS Mullany (DD-528) was a Fletcher-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1943. Named after Rear Admiral James Robert Madison Mullany, she served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Okinawa campaign. On April 6, 1945, Mullany survived a devastating kamikaze attack off Okinawa, managing to contain fires and prevent a catastrophic magazine explosion despite severe damage and casualties. After the war, she continued service until 1971, when she was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she was renamed Chiang Yang and served until 1999.