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USS New Orleans (LPH-11)
U.S. Navy
USS New Orleans (LPH-11) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1968. Throughout her service, she played a significant role in the Vietnam War, supporting amphibious operations and serving as a command ship. Notably, USS New Orleans participated in the recovery missions for the Apollo 14 and Apollo 17 space missions, retrieving astronauts and spacecraft from the Pacific Ocean. After decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1997, leaving a distinguished legacy in both combat operations and space exploration support.
USS PORTER
U.S. Navy
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76)
U.S. Navy
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy on July 12, 2003. Named after the 40th U.S. President, the ship has served as a centerpiece of American naval power in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Since joining the fleet, Ronald Reagan has participated in numerous operations, including humanitarian missions, joint exercises, and combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2015, the carrier was forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, where it continues to serve as the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Five, reinforcing U.S. presence and alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
USS SCOTT
U.S. Navy
USS Shenandoah AD-44
U.S. Navy
USS **Shenandoah (AD-44)** was a Yellowstone-class destroyer tender commissioned into the United States Navy on 17 August 1983. Designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other surface combatants, the Shenandoah served primarily with the Atlantic Fleet based out of Norfolk, Virginia. During her service, she participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea and support missions for U.S. naval forces. The ship was decommissioned on 15 April 1996, marking the end of her service after nearly 13 years of active duty.
USS SIDES
U.S. Navy
VFA-192
U.S. Navy
VP17
U.S. Navy
VP23
U.S. Navy
VQ-4
U.S. Navy
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR (VQ-4), also known as the "Shadows," was established in July 1968 to provide strategic airborne communications for the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO ("Take Charge and Move Out") mission. Originally flying EC-130G aircraft, the squadron transitioned to the EC-130Q, and later to the Boeing E-6A Mercury in the 1990s, enhancing its capability to relay messages from national command authorities to U.S. nuclear forces. VQ-4 played a vital role during the Cold War, maintaining continuous airborne alert and readiness. Based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, VQ-4 continues to support national strategic deterrence and global communications as a key component of the Navy’s airborne command and control structure.
ACB-1
U.S. Navy
Amphibious Construction Battalion ONE (ACB-1) was commissioned on July 16, 1943, at Camp Peary, Virginia, as part of the U.S. Navy’s effort to support amphibious operations during World War II. The unit played a vital role in constructing and operating pontoon causeways, beachhead facilities, and support installations during major Pacific campaigns, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. In the decades following World War II, ACB-1 continued to support U.S. Navy and Marine Corps missions in Korea, Vietnam, and more recent operations, providing essential logistical and engineering capabilities. Today, ACB-1 remains based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, standing ready to deliver specialized amphibious construction and support wherever needed.
BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
U.S. Navy
DINFOS
U.S. Navy
NAVSUBSCOL
U.S. Navy
NSGA HOMESTEAD
U.S. Navy
SHIP
U.S. Navy
USS FORRESTAL CV-59
U.S. Navy
uss hancock cva 19
U.S. Navy
uss midway cva-41
U.S. Navy
USS RENTZ
U.S. Navy
USS SALEM
U.S. Navy
USS WHALE
U.S. Navy
VF-41
U.S. Navy
Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41), also known as the "Black Aces," was established on September 1, 1950. Originally equipped with the F2H Banshee, the squadron later transitioned to various aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14 Tomcat, playing key roles in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation El Dorado Canyon. VF-41 gained worldwide fame in 1981 when its F-14 Tomcats shot down two Libyan Su-22s over the Gulf of Sidra. The squadron was redesignated as VFA-41 in 1995 and currently operates the F/A-18F Super Hornet, continuing its legacy as an elite U.S. Navy fighter squadron.
VT-28
U.S. Navy