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VT-28
U.S. Navy
JFK
U.S. Navy
JMF ST MAWGAN
U.S. Navy
MOMAG
U.S. Navy
NAVAL HOSPITAL GROTON
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Pensacola
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Pensacola was established in 1826, making it one of the oldest medical facilities in the U.S. Navy. Originally built to support the Pensacola Navy Yard, it served sailors and Marines throughout numerous conflicts, including the Civil War, when it was occupied by both Confederate and Union forces at different times. The hospital expanded significantly during World War II, playing a vital role in treating wounded service members and supporting the growth of Naval Air Station Pensacola. Today, Naval Hospital Pensacola continues its legacy by providing comprehensive medical care to active-duty personnel, retirees, and their families along the Gulf Coast.
SUBMARINE FORCE
U.S. Navy
USS Austin (LPD-4)
U.S. Navy
USS Austin (LPD-4) was a Raleigh-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy in 1965. Throughout her service, she played a key role in amphibious operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War, the Lebanese Civil War, and peacekeeping missions in the Mediterranean. Austin participated in numerous joint exercises and humanitarian missions, showcasing her versatility as a platform for transporting Marines, equipment, and landing craft. After over 40 years of active duty, USS Austin was decommissioned in 2006, leaving a legacy of distinguished service in support of U.S. naval operations worldwide.
USS Bennington (CV-20)
U.S. Navy
USS Bennington (CV-20) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1944. She played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Okinawa and air strikes against the Japanese home islands. After the war, Bennington was decommissioned, but later modernized and recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Cold War, including anti-submarine warfare duties. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1970, earning numerous battle stars for her distinguished service.
USS BILLFISH
U.S. Navy
USS Chicago (CG-11)
U.S. Navy
USS Chicago (CG-11) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser originally commissioned in 1945 as CA-136. After serving briefly at the end of World War II, she was decommissioned, then extensively modernized and recommissioned in 1964 as a guided missile cruiser. As CG-11, USS Chicago served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support, conducting air defense operations, and serving as a flagship for various task forces. She continued her service in the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1980.
USS CLEVELAND (LPD-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Cleveland (LPD-7) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy on April 21, 1967. Throughout her service, she participated in key operations, including troop and equipment transport during the Vietnam War and humanitarian missions such as Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. USS Cleveland also took part in numerous training exercises, joint operations, and disaster relief efforts across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. After over four decades of distinguished service, she was decommissioned on September 30, 2011.
USS Denver (LPD-9)
U.S. Navy
USS Denver (LPD-9) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy in 1968. Throughout her service, she participated in numerous operations, including troop deployments during the Vietnam War and humanitarian missions such as Operation Fiery Vigil in the Philippines. USS Denver also supported peacekeeping and disaster relief efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing her versatility as an amphibious platform. After more than four decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 2014, marking the end of a distinguished naval career.
USS Duluth (LPD-6)
U.S. Navy
USS Duluth (LPD-6) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Throughout her service, Duluth participated in numerous major operations, including troop and equipment landings during the Vietnam War and support missions during Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. In subsequent decades, she provided critical support for humanitarian missions and military exercises around the globe, including deployments to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. After nearly four decades of service, USS Duluth was decommissioned in 2005, leaving a legacy of versatility and dedication to amphibious operations.
USS EPPERSON
U.S. Navy
USS JOHN A MOORE
U.S. Navy
USS RHODE ISLAND
U.S. Navy
USS SAN BERNARDINO
U.S. Navy
USS Shreveport (LPD-12)
U.S. Navy
USS Shreveport (LPD-12) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned into the United States Navy on December 12, 1970. Throughout her service, she played a significant role in amphibious operations, supporting Marine Corps deployments and participating in numerous exercises and operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The ship also provided humanitarian assistance during crises and contributed to peacekeeping missions. USS Shreveport was decommissioned on September 28, 2007, after nearly 37 years of distinguished service.
USS STETHEM
U.S. Navy
VA-176
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176), also known as the "Thunderbolts," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on 1 May 1955. The squadron gained distinction during the Vietnam War, notably on 19 October 1966, when one of its A-1 Skyraider pilots, LTJG William T. Patton, shot down a North Vietnamese MiG-17 with Zuni rockets—one of the few piston-engine victories against a jet in history. VA-176 operated from carriers such as USS Intrepid (CVS-11) and participated in numerous combat operations and support missions. The squadron was disestablished on 1 February 1972, after nearly 17 years of service.
VC6
U.S. Navy
VP44
U.S. Navy
VP46
U.S. Navy