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VA-204
U.S. Navy
VA115
U.S. Navy
VA52
U.S. Navy
VF-301
U.S. Navy
VP-10
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron Ten (VP-10), nicknamed the "Red Lancers," is a long-standing maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy. Established in 1930, VP-10 has participated in numerous operations, including anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and reconnaissance missions during World War II, the Cold War, and into the present day. The squadron has operated various aircraft over its history, including the PBY Catalina, the P-3 Orion, and currently the P-8A Poseidon. Throughout its service, VP-10 has been recognized for its professionalism and contributions to naval operations worldwide.
VP-11
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 11 (VP-11), known as the "Proud Pegasus," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1952. The unit was primarily based at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, and operated various models of the P-2 Neptune and later the P-3 Orion aircraft. VP-11 conducted anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, supporting NATO and U.S. operations during the Cold War. The squadron was decommissioned in 1997 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.
VP-8
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 8 (VP-8), known as the “Fighting Tigers,” was established in September 1942 during World War II. Originally flying the PBY Catalina and later the PB4Y-1 Liberator, the squadron conducted anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol missions in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Over the decades, VP-8 transitioned to various maritime patrol aircraft, including the P-2 Neptune, P-3 Orion, and currently the P-8A Poseidon. Throughout its history, VP-8 has participated in key operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, Cold War patrols, and modern global anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions, earning a reputation for operational excellence.
VP19
U.S. Navy
VR1
U.S. Navy
VS22
U.S. Navy
YORKTOWN
U.S. Navy
3rd mar div 3rd fssg
U.S. Navy
The 3rd Marine Division, activated in 1942, is a distinguished infantry division of the United States Marine Corps, renowned for its pivotal role in World War II campaigns such as Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima. The 3rd Force Service Support Group (3rd FSSG), now known as the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, was established to provide combat service support to III Marine Expeditionary Force units in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the decades, these units have operated closely together, supporting operations from the Vietnam War to humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions across the Indo-Pacific. Today, the 3rd Marine Division and 3rd MLG remain forward-deployed in Okinawa, Japan, playing a vital role in regional security and rapid crisis response.
CBU 406
U.S. Navy
HC2
U.S. Navy
HELANTISUBRON ONE (HS-1)
U.S. Navy
Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ONE (HS-1), known as "Seabaters," was established on October 1, 1951, as the U.S. Navy’s first antisubmarine helicopter squadron. Based at Naval Air Station Key West and later at Jacksonville, Florida, HS-1 operated various helicopters, including the HSS-1 Seabat and SH-3 Sea King, pioneering tactics in airborne antisubmarine warfare (ASW). The squadron played a crucial role in developing and testing ASW technology and training successive generations of Navy helicopter crews. HS-1 was disestablished on June 29, 1993, leaving a legacy of innovation in naval aviation and ASW excellence.
HS1
U.S. Navy
MCB ONE
U.S. Navy
MCB-5
U.S. Navy
mcb8
U.S. Navy
MSC
U.S. Navy
NAF NAHA OKINAWA
U.S. Navy
Naval Facility Bermuda
U.S. Navy
Naval Facility Bermuda was a United States Navy Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) station established in 1955 on the island of Bermuda. Its primary mission was to track Soviet submarines during the Cold War by detecting underwater acoustic signals in the Atlantic Ocean. Operated by a small contingent of U.S. Navy personnel and civilian technicians, the facility played a crucial role in anti-submarine warfare and maritime intelligence. Naval Facility Bermuda remained operational until 1992, when advances in technology and changes in global geopolitics led to its closure.
Naval Station Argentia
U.S. Navy
Naval Station Argentia was a major United States Navy base established in 1941 near Argentia, Newfoundland, as part of the "Destroyers for Bases Agreement" with the United Kingdom during World War II. The base played a strategic role in the Battle of the Atlantic, serving as a vital convoy assembly and anti-submarine warfare center, as well as providing support for Allied naval and air operations. Argentia also hosted the historic 1941 Atlantic Conference between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill, which led to the Atlantic Charter. After serving throughout the Cold War as a key North Atlantic defense installation, the base was closed by the U.S. Navy in 1994 and returned to the Canadian government.
NAVCOMMSTA HONOLULU
U.S. Navy