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USS BORDELON
U.S. Navy
USS Boston
U.S. Navy
USS Boston has been the name of several notable ships in United States Navy history, with the first commissioned in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. The most famous USS Boston, a protected cruiser (C-1), was launched in 1884 and played a significant role during the Spanish-American War, notably participating in the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898. Later, the name was carried by a Baltimore-class heavy cruiser (CA-69) commissioned in 1943, which saw extensive action in the Pacific Theater during World War II, including support for landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This vessel was later converted to the world’s first guided missile cruiser (CAG-1) in the 1950s, serving through the early years of the Cold War before decommissioning in 1970.
USS BOXER
U.S. Navy
The USS Boxer is the name given to several ships in the United States Navy, most notably a series of aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. The first USS Boxer was a brig captured from the British during the War of 1812. The most famous, USS Boxer (CV-21), was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1945, which served in the closing months of World War II and saw extensive action during the Korean War, earning eight battle stars. Later, the USS Boxer (LHD-4), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, was commissioned in 1995 and continues to serve as a key element of the U.S. Navy’s expeditionary forces, participating in humanitarian missions, combat operations, and multinational exercises around the globe. Throughout their service, ships bearing the name USS Boxer have established a legacy of versatility and distinguished service in the U.S. Navy.
USS CHARLES F ADAMS
U.S. Navy
USS DANIEL WEBSTER
U.S. Navy
USS ESTES
U.S. Navy
USS GRAY
U.S. Navy
USS HENRY CLAY
U.S. Navy
USS JAMES MADISON
U.S. Navy
USS KAMEHAMEHA
U.S. Navy
USS LANG
U.S. Navy
USS REUBEN JAMES
U.S. Navy
USS SAVANNAH
U.S. Navy
USS SCHENECTADY
U.S. Navy
USS Trenton (LPD-14)
U.S. Navy
USS Trenton (LPD-14) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1971. Designed to support amphibious assault operations, she played a vital role in transporting Marines, vehicles, and equipment to shore using landing craft and helicopters. Throughout her service, Trenton participated in numerous exercises and operations, including peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon and humanitarian missions. After more than 35 years of service, she was decommissioned in 2007 and transferred to the Indian Navy, where she was renamed INS Jalashwa.
USS TULARE
U.S. Navy
VP10
U.S. Navy
VP5
U.S. Navy
VP9
U.S. Navy
Bainbridge Maryand Training
U.S. Navy
**Bainbridge, Maryland Training Center**, officially known as the U.S. Naval Training Center Bainbridge, was established in 1942 during World War II near Port Deposit, Maryland. The facility was named in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge, a prominent early U.S. Navy officer. Throughout World War II and the Korean War, Bainbridge served as a major training site for Navy recruits, processing hundreds of thousands of sailors. The center specialized in basic training, advanced specialty schools, and even hosted a Naval Academy Preparatory School. Operations wound down in the 1970s, and the base was formally closed in 1976.
Carl Vinson
U.S. Navy
NAS Cecil Field
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field, located in Jacksonville, Florida, was commissioned in 1941 as a key training base for naval aviators during World War II. Throughout the Cold War era, it became a principal master jet base for the U.S. Navy, supporting carrier-based attack and fighter squadrons, including those flying the A-7 Corsair II and F/A-18 Hornet. Cecil Field played a significant role in preparing squadrons for deployment during conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. The base was closed as an active military installation in 1999 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, but its legacy continues through its repurposing as a civilian airport and support facility for military reserve units.
Oak Knoll Naval Hospital
U.S. Navy
Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, located in Oakland, California, was commissioned in 1942 to provide medical care for Navy personnel during World War II. Throughout the war, and later during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the hospital played a crucial role in treating wounded servicemembers returning from the Pacific theater and Asia. The facility expanded over the decades, becoming a major center for medical research and rehabilitation within the U.S. Navy. Oak Knoll was officially closed in 1996 under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program, ending over 50 years of military medical service.
USS ATLANTA
U.S. Navy