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CAMP LEJEUNE
U.S. Navy
COMOMAG
U.S. Navy
COMSUBLANT Norfolk VA
U.S. Navy
COMSUBLANT (Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic), headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, was established in 1941 to oversee and coordinate the operations of the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet submarines. Throughout World War II, COMSUBLANT played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and in securing maritime supply lines against German U-boats. During the Cold War, the command expanded its responsibilities to include the operation and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines, including those armed with strategic ballistic missiles. Today, COMSUBLANT remains a critical component of U.S. naval power, ensuring undersea dominance, strategic deterrence, and the readiness of submarine forces in the Atlantic theater.
CORAL SEA
U.S. Navy
CSTSC
U.S. Navy
DD 835 & DD 937
U.S. Navy
**USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822):** The USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946. She served extensively during the Cold War period, participating in various NATO exercises and deployments with the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. The McCard provided naval gunfire support during the Lebanon Crisis of 1958 and later performed patrol and training duties. She was decommissioned in 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Turkish Navy. **USS Hull (DD-945):** The USS Hull (DD-945), a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer, was commissioned in 1958. She served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in Vietnam War operations, including naval gunfire support and search and rescue missions. The Hull was notable for testing the 8-inch/55 caliber Mark 71 gun in the 1970s, a unique feature for a destroyer. She was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target during fleet exercises.
FLEET TRAINING CENTER
U.S. Navy
HCS-4
U.S. Navy
HSL-49
U.S. Navy
IWO JIMA
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Bremerton, located in Bremerton, Washington, was originally commissioned in 1897 as a small dispensary to support naval operations in the Puget Sound region. Over the decades, it expanded significantly, particularly during World War II, serving as a crucial medical facility for wounded service members from the Pacific Theater. Throughout the Cold War and into the present, the hospital has continued to provide comprehensive medical care to Navy personnel, retirees, and their families. Today, Naval Hospital Bremerton plays a vital role in military readiness, offering a wide range of healthcare services and supporting operational forces in the Pacific Northwest.
NAVAL STATION EVERETT
U.S. Navy
NAVSUBSCOL GROTON
U.S. Navy
NMCB 14
U.S. Navy
NMCB-5
U.S. Navy
NRD ATLANTA
U.S. Navy
NSGA KAMI SEYA
U.S. Navy
NSGA SAN DIEGO
U.S. Navy
NTC Orlando
U.S. Navy
NTC Orlando, or Naval Training Center Orlando, was established in 1968 in Orlando, Florida, as a key training facility for the United States Navy. The base served primarily as a Recruit Training Command, where thousands of Navy recruits underwent basic training, as well as advanced technical instruction in various naval specialties. At its peak, NTC Orlando played a crucial role in preparing sailors for service during the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The installation was closed in 1995 as part of a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, with its functions transferred to other naval training centers.
NURSE CORPS
U.S. Navy
NWS CONCORD
U.S. Navy
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
U.S. Navy
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, located in Bremerton, Washington, was established in 1891 as a naval station and began shipbuilding in 1896. During World War I and World War II, the shipyard played a crucial role in constructing, repairing, and modernizing U.S. Navy vessels, including battleships, aircraft carriers, and destroyers. The shipyard was instrumental in repairing many Pacific Fleet ships damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent battles. Today, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard remains a major center for the maintenance, modernization, and decommissioning of Navy ships and submarines, supporting the fleet's operational readiness.
SEEBEE
U.S. Navy
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U.S. Navy