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NAVCOMMSTA HAROLD E HOLT
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA Wahiawa
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA Wahiawa, officially known as Naval Communication Station Wahiawa, is a pivotal United States Navy communications facility located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Established during World War II, the station played a crucial role in maintaining secure and reliable communications across the Pacific theater. Over the decades, NAVCOMMSTA Wahiawa evolved with advancing technology, supporting fleet communications, cryptologic operations, and global command and control networks. Today, it operates as part of the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific (NCTAMS PAC), continuing its legacy as a cornerstone of naval communications in the Indo-Pacific region.
NAVSTA SUBIC BAY
U.S. Navy
Navy Hospital Orlando FL
U.S. Navy
Navy Hospital Orlando, located in Orlando, Florida, was originally established during World War II as part of the U.S. military’s expansion to support wartime medical needs. The facility served as a key naval hospital, providing medical care and support to Navy personnel, their families, and veterans throughout its operational years. It played a vital role during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars by treating wounded service members and training medical staff. The hospital remained active until the 1990s, when it was closed as part of the Department of Defense’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
NRD INDIANAPOLIS
U.S. Navy
SAMUEL GOMPERS
U.S. Navy
SERVICE SCHOOL COMMAND
U.S. Navy
SERVICE SCHOOL COMMAND SAN DIEGO
U.S. Navy
UNKOWN
U.S. Navy
USS ARDENT
U.S. Navy
USS AULT DD698
U.S. Navy
uss boston cag1
U.S. Navy
USS Cape Cod AD-43
U.S. Navy
USS Caron (DD 970)
U.S. Navy
USS Caron (DD-970) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1977. Throughout her service, Caron participated in numerous exercises and operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, as well as involvement in Cold War naval confrontations. Notably, in 1986 and 1988, USS Caron was involved in incidents with Soviet forces in the Black Sea while asserting freedom of navigation rights. The ship served until 2001, when she was decommissioned and later sunk as a target during a training exercise in 2002.
uss chicago cg11
U.S. Navy
uss enterprise cvan-65
U.S. Navy
USS Galveston (CLG-3)
U.S. Navy
USS *Galveston* (CLG-3) was a Cleveland-class light cruiser originally commissioned during World War II, but later converted to a guided missile cruiser and recommissioned in 1958. As a part of the U.S. Navy's modernization program, she was equipped with the Talos surface-to-air missile system, enhancing her air defense capabilities during the Cold War. *Galveston* served primarily in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, participating in operations such as patrols, training exercises, and showing the flag missions. She was decommissioned in 1970, marking the end of her distinguished service as one of the early missile-armed cruisers in the U.S. Navy.
USS Hector AR7
U.S. Navy
USS Hull (DD-945)
U.S. Navy
USS Hull (DD-945) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Named after Commodore Isaac Hull, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in numerous training exercises and operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Vietnam War combat support missions. In the 1970s, USS Hull was notable for testing the prototype 8"/55 Mark 71 Major Caliber Lightweight Gun (MCLWG), making it unique among destroyers. After decades of service, the ship was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target during naval exercises in 1998.
USS John F. Kennedy CV-67
U.S. Navy
USS Kidd (DDG-993)
U.S. Navy
USS Kidd (DDG-993) was the lead ship of the Kidd-class guided missile destroyers, commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1981. Originally ordered for the Imperial Iranian Navy, the ship was retained by the U.S. following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Known for its advanced air-defense capabilities and robust design tailored for operations in hot climates, USS Kidd served prominently in the Pacific and Middle Eastern theaters during the Cold War. The destroyer was decommissioned in March 1998 and eventually sold to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she continues to serve as ROCS Tso Ying.
USS King (DDG-41)
U.S. Navy
USS King (DDG-41) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1960. Originally designated as DLG-10, she was reclassified as DDG-41 in 1975. Throughout her service, King participated in key Cold War operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and service off the coast of Vietnam, where she provided naval gunfire support and carrier escort duties. After nearly three decades of active duty, USS King was decommissioned in March 1991 and subsequently stricken from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Kiska (AE-35)
U.S. Navy
USS Kiska (AE-35) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy on 16 December 1972. Built to provide underway replenishment of munitions to combat ships at sea, Kiska played a vital support role during the latter years of the Cold War. Throughout her service, she operated primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and deployments to ensure fleet readiness. After decades of distinguished service, USS Kiska was decommissioned on 1 August 1996 and later transferred to the Military Sealift Command as USNS Kiska (T-AE-35), continuing her mission with a civilian crew until her final retirement.
uss kitty hawk cv63
U.S. Navy