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NSA DANANG
U.S. Navy
NSA Danang (Naval Support Activity Danang) was a vital United States Navy logistics and support unit established during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1965, NSA Danang provided essential supply, maintenance, transportation, and medical services to U.S. and allied forces operating in the I Corps Tactical Zone of northern South Vietnam. The unit managed one of the busiest ports in the world at its peak, handling thousands of tons of cargo monthly and supporting riverine, coastal, and ground operations. NSA Danang played a crucial role in sustaining combat operations until the American drawdown, eventually ceasing operations in 1972 as U.S. forces withdrew from Vietnam.
PATROL SQUADRON FOUR
U.S. Navy
PSNS BREMERTON, WA
U.S. Navy
RVAH-9
U.S. Navy
SEAMAN
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
SPECIAL FORCES
U.S. Navy
Special Warfare Unit One
U.S. Navy
Special Warfare Unit One is a specialized maritime special operations force within the Republic of Korea Navy, established in the late 20th century to address evolving security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and beyond. Modeled after the U.S. Navy SEALs, the unit focuses on a wide range of missions including reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and unconventional warfare in maritime environments. Special Warfare Unit One has participated in numerous joint exercises with allied forces and has contributed to international peacekeeping and anti-piracy operations, notably in the Gulf of Aden. Over the years, the unit has developed a reputation for rigorous training standards, operational versatility, and a high level of professionalism within the South Korean armed forces.
U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
Uss albany CG10
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.
USS CHILTON
U.S. Navy
USS CONSTELATION
U.S. Navy
USS Eldorado (AGC-11)
U.S. Navy
USS Eldorado (AGC-11) was an amphibious force command ship commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1944. Designed as a floating command center, she played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, serving as the flagship for several major operations, including the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Eldorado participated in the occupation of Japan, and later saw service during the Korean War, supporting United Nations operations. The ship was decommissioned in 1972, having earned multiple battle stars for her distinguished service.
USS Enterprise CVAN65
U.S. Navy
USS GRAYLING
U.S. Navy
USS Hermitage (LSD-34)
U.S. Navy
USS Hermitage (LSD-34) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Designed to transport and launch amphibious craft and vehicles, Hermitage played a vital role in numerous amphibious operations and training exercises during the Cold War. The ship supported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, and participated in contingency operations such as the Cuban Missile Crisis response. After nearly three decades of service, USS Hermitage was decommissioned in 1989 and later transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where she served as Ceará (C-30).
USS Independence CV62
U.S. Navy
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U.S. Navy
USS Jonas Ingram (DD 938)
U.S. Navy
USS Jonas Ingram (DD-938) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named in honor of Admiral Jonas H. Ingram, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in fleet exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and NATO operations. In addition to her routine patrols, she took part in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and supported space mission recoveries. After over two decades of active service, USS Jonas Ingram was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target in 1988.
USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078)
U.S. Navy
USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned into the United States Navy on April 24, 1971. Named after Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the ship was primarily tasked with anti-submarine warfare, escort duties, and surface operations during the Cold War. Throughout its service, USS Joseph Hewes participated in various NATO exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and Caribbean operations, enhancing U.S. naval presence and cooperation with allied forces. The frigate was decommissioned on June 30, 1994, and subsequently transferred to Taiwan, where it served as ROCS Lan Yang (FFG-935).
USS Lafayette (SSBN-616)
U.S. Navy
USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) was the lead ship of her class of fleet ballistic missile submarines in the United States Navy. Commissioned on April 23, 1963, she played a key role in the nation's strategic deterrent during the Cold War, conducting numerous deterrent patrols armed with Polaris and later Poseidon ballistic missiles. Lafayette operated primarily out of Holy Loch, Scotland, and later Kings Bay, Georgia, ensuring a continuous at-sea deterrent presence. The submarine was decommissioned on August 12, 1991, after nearly three decades of service and was eventually recycled through the Navy’s Ship-Submarine Recycling Program.
USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7)
U.S. Navy
USS Los Alamos (AFDB-7) was a floating dry dock constructed for the United States Navy during the mid-20th century. Commissioned in 1945, it served as a critical support asset, enabling the repair and maintenance of large naval vessels, including aircraft carriers and submarines, while deployed in remote locations. Throughout its service, Los Alamos operated primarily in the Pacific, playing a vital logistical role during the Cold War by extending the operational reach of the U.S. fleet. Eventually, the dry dock was decommissioned and transferred to the Republic of Chile in 1995, where it continued its service under a new flag.