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USS Sylvania (AFS-2)
U.S. Navy
USS Sylvania (AFS-2) was a Mars-class combat stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1964. Designed to deliver food, ammunition, and other supplies to ships at sea, Sylvania played a crucial logistical role in multiple operations, including support during the Vietnam War and later in the Mediterranean with the U.S. Sixth Fleet. Throughout her service, the ship participated in numerous replenishment missions, enabling sustained naval operations far from home ports. After nearly three decades of service, USS Sylvania was decommissioned in 1994 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Tattnall (DDG-19)
U.S. Navy
USS Tattnall (DDG-19) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Throughout her service, Tattnall participated in Cold War operations, including Mediterranean deployments with the Sixth Fleet and NATO exercises, providing air defense and anti-submarine capabilities. The ship played a key role during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, operating as part of the U.S. naval presence in the Eastern Mediterranean. After nearly three decades of service, USS Tattnall was decommissioned in 1991 and later sunk as a target in 1999.
VA-65
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65), known as the "Tigers," was a U.S. Navy attack squadron established in 1945. Originally designated as VA-6B, the squadron underwent several redesignations before becoming VA-65 in 1959. Throughout its service, VA-65 operated various aircraft, including the A-6 Intruder, and participated in major conflicts such as the Vietnam War, the 1986 strikes against Libya (Operation El Dorado Canyon), and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The squadron was decommissioned in March 1993 after nearly five decades of distinguished service.
VAQ-140
U.S. Navy
VF14
U.S. Navy
VF211
U.S. Navy
VF31
U.S. Navy
VP-44
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 44 (VP-44) was a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron established during World War II. Commissioned in June 1942, the unit initially flew the PBY Catalina on anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions in the Atlantic and later transitioned to the PBM Mariner and P5M Marlin. Throughout its service, VP-44 played a vital role in maritime patrol, surveillance, and search and rescue operations during the Cold War, particularly in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters. The squadron was eventually equipped with the P-3 Orion before being disestablished on June 1, 1991, as part of post-Cold War force reductions.
VP-46
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46), known as the “Grey Knights,” is one of the oldest maritime patrol squadrons in the U.S. Navy, established in July 1931. Originally formed as Patrol Squadron 5-S (VP-5S), the unit has undergone several redesignations and has participated in significant operations, including World War II, the Cold War, and the Global War on Terrorism. Throughout its history, VP-46 has operated various aircraft, from the PBY Catalina to the P-3 Orion, and currently flies the P-8A Poseidon, conducting anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and maritime patrol missions. The squadron has earned numerous unit commendations for its distinguished service and continues to play a critical role in safeguarding U.S. maritime interests worldwide.
VP-56
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 56 (VP-56), known as the "Dragons," was a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1946. Originally flying PBM Mariners and later transitioning to P-2 Neptunes and P-3 Orions, VP-56 conducted anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and reconnaissance missions throughout the Cold War. The squadron was based primarily at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, and deployed to key locations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. VP-56 was disestablished on June 28, 1991, after decades of service contributing to U.S. naval operations worldwide.
VR-54
U.S. Navy
VS32
U.S. Navy
1ST MARINE AIR WING
U.S. Navy
AIMD WHIDBEY ISLAND
U.S. Navy
AS-39
U.S. Navy
Aviation Boatswains Mate Fuels
U.S. Navy
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels), often abbreviated as ABF, is a vital U.S. Navy rating established during World War II to support the growing demands of aircraft carrier operations. ABFs are responsible for fueling and defueling aircraft, maintaining fuel systems, and ensuring the safe handling and storage of aviation fuels aboard ships and shore installations. Their expertise has been crucial in every major conflict since WWII, enabling sustained air operations from carriers during the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf, and more recent conflicts. Over the decades, ABFs have adapted to advances in aviation technology, continually upholding rigorous safety and operational standards to support naval air power worldwide.
COMCRUDESLANT
U.S. Navy
FICPACFAC
U.S. Navy
FLEET TRAINING GROUP
U.S. Navy
HA(L)-3
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three (HA(L)-3), also known as the "Seawolves," was a unique United States Navy helicopter gunship squadron established on 1 April 1967 during the Vietnam War. Tasked primarily with supporting the Navy's riverine operations, HA(L)-3 provided crucial close air support, medical evacuations, and armed reconnaissance for the Mobile Riverine Force and SEAL teams operating in the Mekong Delta. The squadron operated UH-1B and UH-1C "Huey" helicopters, heavily armed for attack missions in the challenging riverine and jungle environment. HA(L)-3 became the most decorated Navy squadron of the Vietnam War before being disestablished on 16 March 1972.
HM-12
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Twelve (HM-12), known as the "Sea Dragons," was established by the United States Navy on April 1, 1971. As the Navy’s first dedicated airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM) squadron, HM-12 played a crucial role in developing and deploying helicopter-based mine-sweeping techniques, primarily using the CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. The unit provided vital mine-clearing support during operations such as the Vietnam War and later the Persian Gulf conflicts. HM-12 was instrumental in training personnel and establishing doctrine for modern mine countermeasures before its deactivation in 1994, with its legacy continued by successor squadrons.
MCB9
U.S. Navy
MILITARY POLICE
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Guam
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Guam was established in 1899, following the U.S. acquisition of Guam after the Spanish-American War, making it one of the oldest continuously operating U.S. naval hospitals in the Pacific. During World War II, the hospital played a critical role in treating thousands of American and Allied casualties following the liberation of Guam in 1944. Over the decades, it has provided vital medical support during regional conflicts, humanitarian missions, and natural disasters throughout the Pacific. Today, Naval Hospital Guam remains a key facility for the U.S. Navy, supporting service members, their families, and the local population.