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BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
U.S. Navy
Combat Systems Technical Schools Command - Mare Island
U.S. Navy
The Combat Systems Technical Schools Command at Mare Island was a pivotal United States Navy training facility established during the Cold War era. Located at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California, the command specialized in advanced technical training for sailors in combat systems, including electronics, weapons, and fire control. Its graduates played crucial roles in the operation and maintenance of sophisticated naval technologies aboard U.S. warships. The school supported fleet readiness until the base's closure in the mid-1990s, after which its mission was transferred to other Navy training centers.
COOK
U.S. Navy
JFK
U.S. Navy
JMF ST MAWGAN
U.S. Navy
MOMAG
U.S. Navy
NMCB 22
U.S. Navy
NTC Great Lakes
U.S. Navy
SUBMARINE FORCE
U.S. Navy
USS BILLFISH
U.S. Navy
USS DENEBOLA
U.S. Navy
USS FOX CG-33
U.S. Navy
USS Fox (CG-33) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser commissioned by the United States Navy on May 28, 1966. Originally designated DLG-33 (guided missile frigate), she was reclassified as a cruiser in 1975. Throughout her service, Fox operated extensively in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including multiple deployments to the Vietnam War, where she provided naval gunfire support and served as a radar picket ship. The ship also played a role in Cold War operations, conducting surveillance and exercises with allied navies until her decommissioning on April 15, 1994.
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.
VA-75
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75), also known as the "Sunday Punchers," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1943. The squadron saw action in World War II, participating in numerous Pacific Theater operations, including strikes against Japanese-held islands. Over the decades, VA-75 was deployed aboard various aircraft carriers and flew several attack aircraft types, including the A-6 Intruder. The squadron continued to serve during the Cold War era until it was disestablished in 1997.
VC6
U.S. Navy
VFP63
U.S. Navy
VP-19
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 19 (VP-19), nicknamed the "Big Red," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1946. Throughout the Cold War, VP-19 operated various patrol aircraft, including the P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion, conducting anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions in the Pacific and around the world. The squadron played significant roles in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing vital maritime patrol and intelligence support. VP-19 was decommissioned in 1991 after decades of distinguished service.
VP-30
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 30 (VP-30), known as the "Pro's Nest," was established on June 30, 1960, at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Initially tasked as a Fleet Replacement Squadron, VP-30 has trained pilots, naval flight officers, and aircrew for maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions, primarily operating the P-3 Orion and later transitioning to the P-8A Poseidon. Throughout its history, VP-30 has played a critical role in preparing Navy personnel for anti-submarine warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. As the largest aviation squadron in the U.S. Navy, VP-30 continues to serve as the primary training hub for the maritime patrol community.
VP44
U.S. Navy
VRC-50
U.S. Navy
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50), known as the "Foo Dogs," was a United States Navy squadron established in 1966. The squadron specialized in Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) missions, utilizing aircraft such as the C-1 Trader, C-2 Greyhound, and C-130 Hercules to transport personnel, mail, and high-priority cargo to aircraft carriers and other fleet units throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans. VRC-50 played a crucial logistical role during the Vietnam War and continued its support operations through the Cold War period. The unit was disestablished in 1994, with its mission and assets redistributed to other Navy logistics squadrons.
AFDM-7
U.S. Navy
AFSOUTH
U.S. Navy
BEACHMASTER UNIT TWO
U.S. Navy