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NAS New Orleans
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans was first established in 1942 on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, as a key training airfield during World War II. The base played a crucial role in supporting naval aviation training and anti-submarine patrols throughout the war. After WWII, NAS New Orleans became home to various Navy and Marine Corps Reserve aviation units, providing operational readiness and supporting missions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In 2011, the installation was realigned and redesignated as Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans, continuing its legacy as a center for reserve aviation and joint military operations.
NAS SAUFLEY FIELD
U.S. Navy
NAS SEATTLE
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA
U.S. Navy
NAVFAC KEFLAVIK
U.S. Navy
NAVMAG GUAM
U.S. Navy
NAVSTA GUAM
U.S. Navy
NMCB-22
U.S. Navy
NNMC Bethesba
U.S. Navy
The National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) Bethesda, often referred to as "the President's Hospital," was commissioned in 1940 in Bethesda, Maryland. Serving as the United States Navy’s flagship medical facility, NNMC played a crucial role in treating wounded service members from World War II through modern conflicts. Over the decades, it became renowned for its advanced medical care, research, and as the primary healthcare provider for U.S. presidents and other high-ranking officials. In 2011, NNMC merged with Walter Reed Army Medical Center to form the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, continuing its legacy of military medicine excellence.
NOT KNOWN
U.S. Navy
NRD BOSTON
U.S. Navy
NSGA KAMISEYA
U.S. Navy
NSGD MONTEREY
U.S. Navy
NTTCD GOODFELLOW AFB
U.S. Navy
RTC ORLANDO, FL
U.S. Navy
RVAW 110
U.S. Navy
SIMA Norfolk
U.S. Navy
SIMA Norfolk, or Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity Norfolk, was a key United States Navy maintenance unit based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Established to provide intermediate-level repair and maintenance services, SIMA Norfolk supported the operational readiness of the Atlantic Fleet’s surface ships and submarines. The unit specialized in a variety of technical services, from hull and mechanical repairs to electronics and ordnance work. Over the decades, SIMA Norfolk played a crucial role in enabling rapid fleet turnaround and mission success until its functions were integrated into larger regional maintenance centers as part of Navy modernization efforts in the early 21st century.
SIMA PASCAGOULA
U.S. Navy
SIMA, Little Creek
U.S. Navy
Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA), Little Creek, was a critical U.S. Navy unit located at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Virginia. Established to provide intermediate-level maintenance, repair, and logistics support, SIMA Little Creek primarily served the Atlantic Fleet’s amphibious and support vessels. Throughout its operational history, the unit played a vital role in ensuring fleet readiness, especially for ships homeported at Little Creek. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, as part of Navy restructuring efforts, SIMA Little Creek's functions were integrated into the Regional Maintenance Centers, marking the end of its independent operations.
SUBIC BAY
U.S. Navy
USS AMPHION (AR-13)
U.S. Navy
USS AMPHION (AR-13) was a repair ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1946 shortly after World War II. Initially assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, Amphion provided vital repair and maintenance services to naval vessels, significantly enhancing fleet readiness during the Cold War era. She was deployed to the Mediterranean numerous times, supporting the 6th Fleet and participating in various NATO exercises. After decades of distinguished service, Amphion was decommissioned in 1971 and later transferred to the Venezuelan Navy, where she continued her service as ARV Los Llanos (T-21).
USS Arlington (AGMR-2)
U.S. Navy
USS Arlington (AGMR-2) was a command and communications ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Originally laid down as the attack transport USS Arlington (APA-129), she was later converted to serve as an Auxiliary General Major Relay (AGMR) ship, tasked with providing advanced communications support. During the Vietnam War, Arlington played a crucial role in relaying communications between naval forces and command centers ashore, ensuring effective operational coordination. After distinguished service, she was decommissioned in 1970 and eventually scrapped, but her contributions to naval communications marked a significant advancement in fleet command and control capabilities.
USS ARNEB AKA56
U.S. Navy
USS Brooke (DEG-1)
U.S. Navy
USS Brooke (DEG-1) was the lead ship of her class of guided missile frigates (originally designated as a Destroyer Escort) in the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1966, she was notable for being among the first U.S. Navy ships equipped with the Tartar guided missile system, enhancing the fleet's air defense capabilities during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Brooke operated primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in NATO exercises and various deployments to support American interests overseas. After two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1988 and later transferred to Pakistan, where she served as PNS Khaibar.