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VU-1
U.S. Navy
VU-2
U.S. Navy
VU-8
U.S. Navy
VW-11
U.S. Navy
VW-11 was a U.S. Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron established in 1952, during the early years of the Cold War. Based at Naval Air Station Argentia, Newfoundland, the squadron operated Lockheed WV-2 Warning Star aircraft, which provided long-range radar surveillance over the North Atlantic as part of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line system. VW-11 played a critical role in detecting and tracking potential Soviet bomber threats approaching North America, contributing to continental air defense. The squadron was disestablished in 1965 as technological advancements in radar and airborne warning systems made their mission obsolete.
VW-2
U.S. Navy
VW-2, also known as Airborne Early Warning Squadron Two, was a United States Navy squadron established in 1952. The unit was tasked with providing airborne early warning and surveillance using modified Lockheed WV-2 (later EC-121) Warning Star aircraft. VW-2 played a crucial role during the Cold War, patrolling the Atlantic Ocean to detect potential Soviet air or missile threats as part of the broader Continental Air Defense Command network. The squadron was disestablished in 1965 as technological advancements led to new methods of airspace monitoring.
VX3
U.S. Navy
WAVE
U.S. Navy
WEATHER
U.S. Navy
West Pack
U.S. Navy
White House Duty
U.S. Navy
**White House Duty** refers to the elite military units responsible for protecting the President of the United States and the White House. This mission traces its roots to the early 19th century, when Marines were first assigned to the Executive Mansion during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. Over time, this responsibility evolved into formalized details, such as the U.S. Marine Corps’ White House Sentries and the U.S. Army’s Presidential Escort Platoon. Today, service members from multiple branches, including the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force, are selected for White House Duty, performing ceremonial and security roles that symbolize honor, discipline, and trust at the nation’s highest office.
WHITE HOUSE STAFF MESS
U.S. Navy
YRBM 21
U.S. Navy
YRBM 21, or "Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing Barge 21," served as a vital support vessel for the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Commissioned in the late 1960s, YRBM 21 operated primarily in the Mekong Delta, providing essential repair facilities, berthing, and mess services to riverine and patrol craft engaged in Operation Game Warden and other brown-water naval operations. The barge was frequently stationed at forward operating bases along key waterways, enabling rapid maintenance and logistical support close to combat zones. YRBM 21's contributions were crucial to maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the riverine forces throughout its deployment in Southeast Asia.
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U.S. Navy
112TH SEABEE BATTALION
U.S. Navy
11TH MEU
U.S. Navy
133
U.S. Navy
1NCD
U.S. Navy
1ST BATTALION 8TH MARINES
U.S. Navy
1ST BATTALION 8TH MARINES 2ND MARINE DIVISION
U.S. Navy
1ST BN 6TH MAR 2ND MAR DIV
U.S. Navy
1ST CEB
U.S. Navy
1ST FORCE RECON
U.S. Navy
1ST HOSPITAL COMPANY
U.S. Navy
1ST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING
U.S. Navy