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USS Lake Champlain (CV-39)
U.S. Navy
USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. Although she arrived too late to participate in combat during World War II, she played a vital role in Operation Magic Carpet, repatriating American servicemen from Europe and the Pacific. Reactivated for the Korean War, Lake Champlain provided air support for United Nations forces and later served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean during the Cold War. She was also notable for recovering the Mercury-Atlas 7 astronaut in 1962 before being decommissioned in 1966.
uss little rock CLG-4
U.S. Navy
USS MONTPELIER
U.S. Navy
USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3)
U.S. Navy
USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3) was a Mars-class combat stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1967. Designed to provide underway replenishment of food, stores, and ammunition, she played a vital logistical role during the Vietnam War, supporting Seventh Fleet operations. Throughout her service, Niagara Falls participated in numerous deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, ensuring sustained fleet readiness during both peacetime and conflict. After over 27 years of distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1994 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command before being struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Oriskany CVA34
U.S. Navy
USS PAUL HAMILTON
U.S. Navy
USS Peterson DD-969
U.S. Navy
USS Peterson (DD-969) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 9 July 1977. Named in honor of Lieutenant Commander Carl Jerrold Peterson, the ship served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in operations such as Desert Storm and maritime interdiction in the Persian Gulf. Throughout her career, Peterson conducted multiple deployments, including anti-submarine warfare, escort missions, and multinational exercises with NATO allies. After over 25 years of distinguished service, USS Peterson was decommissioned on 4 October 2002 and subsequently sunk as a target during a naval exercise in 2004.
USS Princeton (LPH-5)
U.S. Navy
USS Princeton (LPH-5) was originally commissioned as an Essex-class aircraft carrier during World War II in 1945. After serving in the late stages of the war and in the Korean War, she was converted to an amphibious assault ship (LPH) in 1959, specializing in helicopter operations. As an amphibious assault ship, Princeton played a significant role in the early years of U.S. helicopter-borne warfare, including critical operations during the Vietnam War, such as troop deployments and evacuations. USS Princeton was decommissioned in 1970, concluding a distinguished career marked by adaptability and service across multiple conflicts.
USS SAN JUAN
U.S. Navy
USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28)
U.S. Navy
USS SANTA BARBARA (AE-28) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on July 11, 1970. Homeported in Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey, she provided underway replenishment of ammunition and explosives to fleet units, playing a vital logistic role during the Cold War and supporting operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. SANTA BARBARA participated in numerous NATO exercises and deployments with the U.S. Sixth Fleet, ensuring combat readiness for naval strike groups. The ship was decommissioned on December 30, 1998, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.
VA-204
U.S. Navy
VAQ-135
U.S. Navy
Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135), also known as the "Black Ravens," was established in 1969. Originally flying the EKA-3B Skywarrior, the squadron transitioned to the EA-6B Prowler in 1973, becoming a key asset in electronic warfare and suppression of enemy air defenses. VAQ-135 has participated in numerous operations, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, providing critical electronic attack and jamming support. Today, the squadron operates the EA-18G Growler and continues to serve as a vital component of U.S. Navy carrier air wings.
VF-301
U.S. Navy
VP-17
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 17 (VP-17), known as the "White Lightnings," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1946. Throughout its service, VP-17 operated a variety of aircraft, including the P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion, conducting anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions. The squadron played a significant role during the Cold War, Vietnam War, and in various Pacific and Indian Ocean operations. VP-17 was based at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, until its disestablishment in 1995 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.
VP-49
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 49 (VP-49), known as the "Woodpeckers," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1944. Initially equipped with PBM Mariner seaplanes, the squadron participated in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort missions during World War II in the Atlantic. During the Cold War, VP-49 transitioned to land-based patrol aircraft, flying P-3 Orion planes and conducting surveillance and reconnaissance missions, often in support of NATO operations. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, until its disestablishment in March 1994.
VP-9
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9), known as the "Golden Eagles," is a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in March 1951. Originally flying the P2V Neptune, the squadron has operated several aircraft types, including the P-3 Orion and, more recently, the P-8A Poseidon. VP-9 has conducted anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and maritime patrol missions across the Pacific, including significant deployments during the Cold War, Vietnam War, and ongoing Indo-Pacific operations. The squadron is currently based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
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.
ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT 5
U.S. Navy
CAMP DAVID
U.S. Navy
CBU 406
U.S. Navy