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U.S. Navy
USS ALBUQUERQUE
U.S. Navy
USS Arkansas (CGN-41)
U.S. Navy
USS Arkansas (CGN-41) was a Virginia-class nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on October 18, 1980. Designed for multi-role operations, she served as an escort for aircraft carrier battle groups, providing air defense and surface warfare capabilities with her advanced missile systems. Throughout her active service, Arkansas participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and support missions during the Gulf War. Decommissioned on July 7, 1998, the ship was subsequently dismantled as part of the Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.
USS Constellation CVA-64
U.S. Navy
USS Grand Canyon (AD-28)
U.S. Navy
USS Grand Canyon (AD-28) was a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1946. Designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other small warships, she served extensively in the Atlantic Fleet and Mediterranean Sea during the Cold War. The ship participated in numerous NATO exercises, supported the fleet during crises such as the Lebanon intervention in 1958, and routinely deployed with the U.S. Sixth Fleet. Decommissioned in 1978 after over three decades of service, USS Grand Canyon was eventually sold for scrap in 1980.
USS HARWOOD
U.S. Navy
USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1960. Named after Admiral Henry Braid Wilson, the ship served prominently during the Vietnam War, performing naval gunfire support, search and rescue, and escort duties. Throughout her service, Henry B. Wilson earned multiple battle stars for her actions off the coast of Vietnam. The destroyer continued to serve in various roles in the Pacific Fleet until her decommissioning in 1989.
USS Lawrence (DDG-4)
U.S. Navy
USS Lawrence (DDG-4) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in January 1962. Named after Captain James Lawrence, a hero of the War of 1812, the ship served prominently during the Cold War, conducting operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. USS Lawrence participated in significant events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine and multiple Mediterranean deployments with the Sixth Fleet. After more than two decades of service, the destroyer was decommissioned in March 1990 and subsequently scrapped.
USS Lynde McCormick (DDG-8)
U.S. Navy
The USS **Lynde McCormick (DDG-8)** was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1961. Named after Admiral Lynde D. McCormick, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet and was actively involved in operations during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. Throughout her career, Lynde McCormick participated in multiple international exercises and deployments, demonstrating the Navy's commitment to global presence and alliance cooperation. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1991 and later sunk as a target in 2001.
USS MOUNT MCKINLEY
U.S. Navy
USS Shasta (AE-33)
U.S. Navy
USS Shasta (AE-33) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Designed to carry and deliver ammunition and explosives to fleet units at sea, Shasta played a vital logistical role in supporting naval operations during the later years of the Cold War. The ship participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean and Indian Oceans, ensuring fleet readiness and sustained combat capability. After over two decades of service, USS Shasta was decommissioned in 1997 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command, continuing her mission as USNS Shasta (T-AE-33).
USS SPIEGEL GROVE
U.S. Navy
USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71
U.S. Navy
VA-165
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 165 (VA-165), known as the "Boomers," was established on September 1, 1960, as part of the United States Navy. The squadron was primarily equipped with the A-6 Intruder, a carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft. VA-165 participated in significant combat operations during the Vietnam War and later took part in various deployments throughout the Pacific and Indian Oceans, including support missions during the Gulf War. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, and was disestablished on September 30, 1996.
VA-196
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), known as the "Main Battery," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1948. The squadron initially flew the AD Skyraider and later transitioned to the A-6 Intruder, specializing in all-weather attack missions. VA-196 served with distinction during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and participated in various Cold War operations, providing critical close air support and strike capabilities. The squadron was decommissioned in 1997 after nearly five decades of service.
VA-35
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), also known as the "Black Panthers," was a distinguished attack squadron of the United States Navy. First established during World War II, the squadron participated in numerous Pacific campaigns, flying aircraft such as the TBF Avenger and later the A-6 Intruder. VA-35 saw combat during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, conducting strike missions and supporting fleet operations. The squadron was eventually disestablished in 1995, after decades of service marked by professionalism and combat excellence.
VAW-120
U.S. Navy
VAW-120, known as the "Greyhawks," is a United States Navy Fleet Replacement Squadron established in 1961. Originally formed as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWELVE (VAW-12), it was redesignated VAW-120 in 1967. The unit’s primary mission is to train aircrew and maintenance personnel for the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft. VAW-120 has played a vital role in preparing carrier airborne early warning and logistics support crews, ensuring operational readiness for deployments worldwide.
VF-101
U.S. Navy
VF-101, known as the "Grim Reapers," was a renowned U.S. Navy fighter squadron established in 1942. The unit participated in World War II and later became famous for its role as a Fleet Replacement Squadron, training pilots and Radar Intercept Officers for the F-4 Phantom II and later the F-14 Tomcat. Throughout its history, VF-101 was stationed at NAS Oceana and played a vital part in maintaining the Navy's air combat readiness. The squadron was disestablished in 2005, briefly reactivated in 2012 for F-35C training, and finally disestablished again in 2019.
VF24
U.S. Navy
VF33
U.S. Navy
VP-4
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4), known as the "Skinny Dragons," is a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron originally established in 1943. During World War II, VP-4 conducted anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions across the Pacific theater, playing a key role in securing sea lanes. Over the decades, the squadron transitioned through several aircraft, including the P-2 Neptune, P-3 Orion, and currently operates the P-8A Poseidon. VP-4 has participated in numerous Cold War, post-Cold War, and modern operations, providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support in various global theaters.
VP-67
U.S. Navy
3RD FLEET
U.S. Navy
ACU 2
U.S. Navy