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U.S. Navy
Commander, Pacific Fleet
U.S. Navy
Commander, Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) is a major command of the United States Navy, responsible for naval operations in the vast Pacific Ocean region. Established in 1907 as the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the command gained prominence during World War II, particularly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, leading the U.S. naval campaign across the Pacific against Japan. Throughout the Cold War, COMPACFLT played a vital role in containing Soviet influence in Asia and maintaining maritime security. Today, the Commander, Pacific Fleet oversees the largest fleet command in the U.S. Navy, ensuring readiness and stability across the Indo-Pacific.
FTC SAN DIEGO
U.S. Navy
HC-16
U.S. Navy
HSL-45
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Yokosuka was established in 1950 to serve the United States Navy and allied forces in the Western Pacific region. Located at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, it played a critical role in providing medical care during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, treating both combat casualties and military families. Over the decades, the hospital expanded its capabilities, supporting humanitarian missions and joint exercises with Japanese and allied forces. Today, Naval Hospital Yokosuka remains a key medical facility for U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific, offering advanced healthcare and supporting regional security and readiness.
NMITC
U.S. Navy
NRS, San Diego
U.S. Navy
**Navy Recruiting Station (NRS), San Diego** has played a crucial role in supporting the United States Navy’s recruiting efforts for decades. Established to serve the greater San Diego area—a major naval hub—NRS San Diego has consistently attracted and processed thousands of recruits, helping to fulfill the Navy’s manpower requirements. The unit works closely with local schools, communities, and Navy commands, providing outreach and guidance to prospective sailors. Over the years, NRS San Diego has adapted to changing recruitment needs and technologies, maintaining its reputation as a vital component of the Navy’s overall force generation mission.
PILOT
U.S. Navy
RVAH-6
U.S. Navy
USS ASHEVILLE
U.S. Navy
uss bon homme richard
U.S. Navy
uss coral sea cv-43
U.S. Navy
USS Emory S Land (AS 39)
U.S. Navy
USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) is a United States Navy submarine tender commissioned on July 7, 1979. Named after Admiral Emory S. Land, the ship was designed to provide maintenance, logistical support, and supplies to submarines while at sea or in port. Throughout its service, Emory S. Land has supported both Pacific and Atlantic Fleet submarines, participating in numerous operations and exercises worldwide. The vessel has been homeported in various locations, including La Maddalena, Italy, and Diego Garcia, demonstrating its critical role in sustaining U.S. undersea warfare capabilities.
USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) was an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after the pivotal World War II battle, she served as a platform for helicopter-borne Marine assaults, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Notably, she was involved in the recovery of the Apollo 9 space capsule in 1969. After three decades of service, USS Guadalcanal was decommissioned in 1994, leaving a legacy of support for both military and humanitarian missions.
USS HIGBEE
U.S. Navy
USS HUNLEY AS-31
U.S. Navy
USS MANITOWOC
U.S. Navy
USS MEMPHIS
U.S. Navy
USS NORTHAMPTON
U.S. Navy
USS Ogden (LPD-5)
U.S. Navy
USS Ogden (LPD-5) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1965. Throughout her service, she played a pivotal role in transporting Marines, equipment, and landing craft, notably participating in the Vietnam War and later in Operation Desert Storm. Ogden also supported humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations in the Pacific. After over 39 years of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 2007 and later used as a target during a SINKEX exercise in 2014.
USS ORTOLAN
U.S. Navy
USS Ponce (LPD-15)
U.S. Navy
USS Ponce (LPD-15) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Throughout her career, Ponce participated in numerous operations, including supporting the evacuation of American citizens during the Lebanese Civil War in 1982 and serving in Operation Desert Storm in 1991. In her later years, Ponce was converted into an Afloat Forward Staging Base (AFSB), providing critical support for mine countermeasures and special operations in the Persian Gulf. She was decommissioned in 2017 after more than 46 years of distinguished service.
USS RICH
U.S. Navy