U.S. Navy

TWR-1 "Diamond" is a distinguished military unit formed in the early 21st century as part of a rapid response initiative within its parent armed forces. Tasked primarily with tactical reconnaissance and electronic warfare operations, TWR-1 earned its "Diamond" moniker due to both its resilience under pressure and its multifaceted operational capabilities. The unit gained recognition during several multinational training exercises, where it demonstrated advanced integration of unmanned aerial systems and cyber defense tactics. Over the years, TWR-1 "Diamond" has become synonymous with innovation and adaptability, consistently setting benchmarks for modern battlefield effectiveness.

The U.S. Naval Facility Nicosia, Cyprus, was established in the late 1960s as part of the United States’ effort to enhance its surveillance and communication capabilities in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Cold War. Operated primarily by the U.S. Navy, the facility played a key role in naval intelligence gathering and underwater surveillance, supporting both U.S. and NATO operations in the region. Due to increasing regional tensions and the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the facility’s operations became untenable, leading to its closure and evacuation shortly thereafter. Despite its brief operational period, the Nicosia facility contributed significantly to U.S. maritime situational awareness in a strategically critical area.

Underwater Demolition Team 1 (UDT-1) was one of the original Naval Combat Demolition Units formed by the United States Navy during World War II. Established in 1943, UDT-1 specialized in reconnaissance and demolition missions, clearing obstacles and mines from beaches ahead of amphibious landings in the Pacific Theater, including operations at Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. The team's pioneering tactics and bravery laid the groundwork for modern naval special warfare. Following the war, UDT-1 continued to evolve and eventually became part of the lineage leading to the formation of the U.S. Navy SEALs in 1962.

Underwater Construction Team TWO (UCT TWO) is a specialized unit of the U.S. Navy’s Seabee community, established in 1974 and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia. The team’s primary mission is to provide underwater construction, inspection, repair, and demolition capabilities in support of naval and joint operations worldwide. UCT TWO has deployed to diverse locations, including the Middle East, the Pacific, and disaster-stricken regions, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions. Over its history, the unit has played a crucial role in maintaining and restoring critical maritime infrastructure under challenging and often hazardous conditions.

United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) was established on June 1, 1992, following the end of the Cold War, as a successor to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM). Its primary mission is to deter strategic attacks against the United States and its allies, with responsibilities including nuclear deterrence, global strike, space operations, and missile defense. Over the years, USSTRATCOM has adapted to emerging threats by integrating cyber operations and improving global situational awareness. Headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, USSTRATCOM remains a critical component of America’s national security infrastructure.

USS Reuben James (FFG-57) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on March 22, 1986. Named after Boatswain’s Mate Reuben James, a naval hero from the First Barbary War, the ship served as a versatile escort vessel, specializing in anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. Throughout her career, Reuben James participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Persian Gulf and support for Operation Enduring Freedom. After 27 years of service, the frigate was decommissioned on July 18, 2013.

The U.S. Navy Naval Training Center at Port Deposit, Maryland, known as the Bainbridge Naval Training Center, was established in 1942 during World War II. The facility served as a major recruit training center, processing and preparing more than 244,000 sailors for service during the war. After temporarily closing post-WWII, Bainbridge was reactivated during the Korean War and continued training naval personnel through the Vietnam era. The center was finally closed in 1976, and the site has since been repurposed for civilian use.

U.S. Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahia (USNAVCOMSTA Sidi Yahia), located near Sidi Yahia el Gharb in Morocco, was established in the early 1950s as part of a network of American military bases during the Cold War. The station served as a key communications and relay site for the U.S. Navy, supporting Atlantic Fleet operations and maintaining vital links between the United States and its Mediterranean forces. USNAVCOMSTA Sidi Yahia played an important role in naval communications until the early 1970s, when the U.S. began withdrawing its forces from Morocco following renegotiated agreements with the Moroccan government. The base was officially closed in 1977, marking the end of a significant chapter in U.S.–Moroccan military cooperation.

The United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Subic Bay, located in the Philippines, was established in 1956 to provide medical support to U.S. military personnel and their families stationed in the region. As a major medical facility within the sprawling Subic Bay Naval Base, USNH Subic Bay played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, serving as a key treatment and evacuation point for wounded service members. Throughout its operational years, the hospital offered a full range of medical services, including surgery, emergency care, and preventive medicine, significantly supporting U.S. military readiness in the Western Pacific. The hospital closed in 1992, coinciding with the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Subic Bay following the expiration of the U.S.-Philippines base agreement.

USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) is a Pathfinder-class oceanographic survey ship operated by the United States Navy under the Military Sealift Command. Launched in 1996, the vessel is named after Nathaniel Bowditch, an influential American mathematician and navigator. Its primary mission is to collect data on ocean environments, supporting naval operations and scientific research by conducting hydrographic surveys and geophysical mapping. USNS Bowditch has served in various regions worldwide, including the Western Pacific and the South China Sea, contributing to the Navy's strategic capabilities and maritime domain awareness.

The USNS Chauvenet Oceanographic Unit 4 was a specialized detachment associated with the USNS Chauvenet (T-AGS-29), a hydrographic survey ship operated by the United States Navy. Activated during the 1970s and 1980s, Oceanographic Unit 4 was responsible for conducting detailed oceanographic and hydrographic surveys in support of naval operations and strategic planning. The unit’s skilled personnel utilized advanced sonar and mapping equipment to chart sea floors, gather oceanographic data, and support submarine navigation. Their work contributed to safer naval passage and enhanced the Navy’s understanding of undersea environments during the Cold War era.

USNS General J.C. Breckinridge (T-AP-176) was a P2-S2-R2 class transport ship built for the U.S. Navy during World War II and named in honor of General Joseph Cabell Breckinridge. Commissioned in 1945, she initially served as a troop transport, repatriating American servicemembers from the Pacific after the war. During the Korean War, the Breckinridge played a crucial role in transporting troops, equipment, and refugees, earning multiple battle stars for her service. Later reclassified as USNS under the Military Sea Transportation Service, she continued in active service until her decommissioning in 1965.

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, established in 1889, is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally formed to provide medical care to merchant seamen, the USPHS rapidly expanded its mission to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of the nation. USPHS officers have served alongside the military in every major conflict since World War I, providing critical medical, research, and public health support. Today, the USPHS Commissioned Corps responds to public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters both domestically and internationally.

USS Allagash (AO-97) was a Cimarron-class fleet oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. She served primarily in the Pacific theater during the final months of World War II, providing vital fuel supply and logistical support to the fleet. After the war, Allagash continued to operate in peacetime and Cold War operations, supporting naval forces through underway replenishment missions. She was decommissioned in 1968 after more than two decades of service, contributing significantly to the Navy’s operational reach and effectiveness.

USS Antietam (CG-54) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on June 6, 1987. Named after the Battle of Antietam from the American Civil War, the ship has served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, with homeports including San Diego, California, and Yokosuka, Japan. USS Antietam has participated in numerous operations, including enforcing maritime security, supporting carrier strike groups, and conducting freedom of navigation operations in the Western Pacific. Throughout its service, the ship has demonstrated advanced air defense, surface warfare, and anti-submarine capabilities, contributing significantly to U.S. naval power projection in the region.

USS Archerfish (SSN-678) was a Sturgeon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1971. Throughout her service, Archerfish conducted numerous Cold War patrols and intelligence-gathering missions, primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. She participated in a variety of fleet exercises and was known for her stealth and advanced sonar capabilities, enhancing the Navy's underwater warfare operations. After more than two decades of active duty, USS Archerfish was decommissioned in March 1998 and later scrapped as part of the Navy's Ship and Submarine Recycling Program.

USS Arcturus (AF-52) was an Alstede-class stores ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1950. Originally built as SS Golden Eagle in 1942, she served in the Pacific during World War II before being acquired by the Navy and renamed. Throughout the Korean War and into the Cold War era, Arcturus played a crucial role in replenishing fleet units at sea, delivering food, refrigerated stores, and other supplies to U.S. and allied ships. She was decommissioned in 1972 after more than two decades of support operations, contributing significantly to the Navy’s sustained readiness during major conflicts and peacetime deployments.

The USS Arneb (AKA/LKA-56) was an Andromeda-class attack cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She played a vital role in World War II, participating in the Pacific campaign and supporting amphibious operations by delivering troops, equipment, and supplies. After the war, Arneb served in the Korean War and was later redesignated as an amphibious cargo ship (LKA-56) in 1969. The ship also supported Operation Deep Freeze, aiding Antarctic expeditions, before being decommissioned in 1971.

USS Bache (DD/DDE-470) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in November 1942. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Okinawa campaign, where she survived a devastating kamikaze attack. After the war, Bache was converted to an escort destroyer (DDE) and served during the Cold War, including deployments in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Her service ended after she was wrecked by grounding during a storm off Rhodes, Greece, in 1968, and she was subsequently decommissioned and scrapped.

USS Beale (DD-471), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was commissioned into the United States Navy in May 1942. She saw extensive service during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in major operations including the Solomon Islands campaign, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and providing escort and fire support during amphibious landings. After the war, Beale was modernized and reclassified as DDE-471, serving in anti-submarine roles during the early Cold War period. She was decommissioned in 1968, having earned nine battle stars for her distinguished wartime service.

USS Blanco County (LST-344) was a tank landing ship of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1943 during World War II. She participated in several major amphibious operations, including the Allied invasions of Sicily, Salerno, and Normandy, where she played a crucial role in delivering troops, vehicles, and supplies to contested beaches under fire. After the war, LST-344 was involved in occupation duties in Europe before returning to the United States. The ship was decommissioned in 1946 and later transferred to Greece, where she served under a different name before being retired from service.

USS Borie (DD-704) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. She served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in key operations such as the Battle of Okinawa, where she survived a damaging kamikaze attack. After the war, Borie continued her service through the Korean War and later supported naval operations during the Cold War, including the Cuban Missile Crisis. The ship was decommissioned in 1972, having earned multiple battle stars for her exemplary service.

USS Boulder (LST-1190) was a Newport-class tank landing ship commissioned by the United States Navy on 4 June 1971. Designed to support amphibious operations, she featured a unique bow ramp for rapid vehicle and cargo deployment. Throughout her service, Boulder participated in numerous training exercises, deployments in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and supported NATO operations during the Cold War. The ship was decommissioned on 28 February 1994, marking over two decades of service before being struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

USS Bremerton (CA-130) was a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned in April 1945. Although she arrived too late to see combat in World War II, Bremerton served actively during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support for United Nations forces and participating in key operations along the Korean Peninsula. After Korea, she was involved in various peacetime exercises and training missions in the Pacific. The ship was decommissioned in 1960 and remained in reserve until being stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1973.