Steven Chamblee

The Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS) was established in 1955 as part of the United States Navy’s efforts to develop a highly trained force for its growing fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and ships. Originally located in New London, Connecticut, and later moved to Bainbridge, Maryland, the school finally settled in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1998. NNPS provides rigorous academic instruction in nuclear physics, reactor engineering, and thermodynamics to enlisted personnel and officers selected for service in the Navy’s nuclear propulsion program. The school's graduates have played vital roles in operating and maintaining the Navy's nuclear-powered warships, contributing significantly to the United States’ maritime dominance and strategic deterrence capabilities.

USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT

U.S. Navy

USS *Theodore Roosevelt* (CVN-71) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1986. Named after the 26th President of the United States, the ship has played a critical role in multiple military operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11 attacks. The *Theodore Roosevelt* has demonstrated the Navy's global reach by conducting deployments in the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and Indo-Pacific regions. Over its service, the carrier has undergone several overhauls and modernization efforts to maintain its combat readiness and continues to serve as a vital asset in U.S. naval power projection.

HSL-44

U.S. Navy

Unit with 52 member associations.

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Four (HSM-74), known as the "Swamp Foxes," was established in 1986 as HSL-44 and later redesignated HSM-74 in March 2009. Originally based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, the squadron transitioned from the SH-60B Seahawk to the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, expanding its capabilities in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. HSM-74 has supported numerous carrier strike group deployments, providing critical maritime security, search and rescue, and reconnaissance missions. The squadron continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy's rotary-wing aviation force, maintaining a reputation for operational excellence.

The Construction Battalion Center (CBC) Gulfport, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a crucial hub for the United States Navy's Seabees, the Naval Construction Force. Established during World War II in 1942, CBC Gulfport initially supported the rapid training and deployment of construction battalions to the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, the base has evolved into a primary training and logistical center, supporting global Seabee operations, humanitarian missions, and disaster response. Today, CBC Gulfport continues to play a vital role in ensuring the readiness and effectiveness of Navy construction units worldwide.

USS John F Kennedy

U.S. Navy

The USS John F. Kennedy is a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier currently under construction for the United States Navy. It is the second ship of the class and named in honor of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. The aircraft carrier is set to be the most advanced and capable warship in the Navy's fleet, able to support a wide range of missions and operations. Once completed, the USS John F. Kennedy will join the ranks of the Navy's elite carrier strike group.