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USS Suribachi (AE-21)
U.S. Navy
USS Suribachi (AE-21) was a Suribachi-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named after the iconic Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, the vessel played a critical role in supplying ammunition and explosives to the fleet during both peacetime operations and periods of conflict. Throughout her service, she supported U.S. naval operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including support missions during the Vietnam War. USS Suribachi was decommissioned in 1994 after nearly four decades of service, leaving behind a legacy of vital logistical support to the U.S. Navy.
VF-41
U.S. Navy
Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41), also known as the "Black Aces," was established on September 1, 1950. Originally equipped with the F2H Banshee, the squadron later transitioned to various aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the F-14 Tomcat, playing key roles in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and Operation El Dorado Canyon. VF-41 gained worldwide fame in 1981 when its F-14 Tomcats shot down two Libyan Su-22s over the Gulf of Sidra. The squadron was redesignated as VFA-41 in 1995 and currently operates the F/A-18F Super Hornet, continuing its legacy as an elite U.S. Navy fighter squadron.
VP46
U.S. Navy
DINFOS
U.S. Navy
NAS Whiting Field
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, located near Milton, Florida, was commissioned in July 1943 during World War II to support the rapidly expanding need for naval aviators. Initially serving as a training base for primary and advanced flight instruction, the station played a crucial role in preparing pilots for carrier operations throughout the war and into the postwar era. Over the decades, NAS Whiting Field has become one of the Navy’s busiest aviation training facilities, responsible for training thousands of Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and allied student aviators annually. Today, it continues to serve as the backbone of undergraduate rotary and fixed-wing pilot training for the U.S. Navy, ensuring operational readiness for current and future generations of military aviators.
NAVAL HOSPITAL GROTON
U.S. Navy
NAVSUBSCOL
U.S. Navy
NSGA HOMESTEAD
U.S. Navy
NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING UNIT (NPTU) NRF IDAHO FALLS ID
U.S. Navy
The Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) NRF Idaho Falls, Idaho, has played a critical role in the training of U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion personnel since its establishment in the 1950s. Located at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) within the Idaho National Laboratory, NPTU Idaho Falls provided hands-on training using land-based prototypes of naval nuclear reactors, including models based on submarine and aircraft carrier reactor designs. Thousands of officers and enlisted personnel underwent rigorous instruction and practical experience at the site, ensuring a highly skilled workforce for the Navy's nuclear-powered fleet. The NPTU at Idaho Falls was instrumental in supporting the Navy’s nuclear program for decades, until the decommissioning of its training prototypes, with training now consolidated at other NPTU locations.
SHIP
U.S. Navy
USS Bennington (CV-20)
U.S. Navy
USS Bennington (CV-20) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in August 1944. She played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, participating in major operations such as the Battle of Okinawa and air strikes against the Japanese home islands. After the war, Bennington was decommissioned, but later modernized and recommissioned for service during the Korean War and the Cold War, including anti-submarine warfare duties. The ship was finally decommissioned in 1970, earning numerous battle stars for her distinguished service.
USS Duluth (LPD-6)
U.S. Navy
USS Duluth (LPD-6) was an Austin-class amphibious transport dock commissioned by the United States Navy in 1966. Throughout her service, Duluth participated in numerous major operations, including troop and equipment landings during the Vietnam War and support missions during Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. In subsequent decades, she provided critical support for humanitarian missions and military exercises around the globe, including deployments to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. After nearly four decades of service, USS Duluth was decommissioned in 2005, leaving a legacy of versatility and dedication to amphibious operations.
USS EPPERSON
U.S. Navy
uss hancock cva 19
U.S. Navy
USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16)
U.S. Navy
USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) was a Fulton-class submarine tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1944. Named after Medal of Honor recipient Commander Howard W. Gilmore, the ship provided vital repair, supply, and logistical support to submarines operating in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After the war, the Gilmore continued servicing submarines during the Cold War era, including deployments to the Atlantic and Mediterranean fleets. Decommissioned in 1980, the vessel played a crucial role in maintaining the operational readiness of the U.S. submarine force for over three decades.
USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27)
U.S. Navy
USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27) was a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned on 8 May 1965. Named after Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy during World War I, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, undertaking deployments that included Mediterranean operations with the Sixth Fleet and participation in NATO exercises. Throughout her career, Josephus Daniels provided air defense, surface warfare, and command capabilities, reflecting the evolving role of guided missile cruisers during the Cold War. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned on 21 January 1994 and later scrapped.
uss midway cva-41
U.S. Navy
USS RENTZ
U.S. Navy
USS SALEM
U.S. Navy
USS SAN BERNARDINO
U.S. Navy
USS STERETT
U.S. Navy
USS WHALE
U.S. Navy
VT-28
U.S. Navy
ACU-1
U.S. Navy
Assault Craft Unit ONE (ACU-1) is a United States Navy unit established in 1959 and based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. ACU-1 specializes in operating and maintaining Landing Craft Utility (LCU), providing essential ship-to-shore movement of troops, equipment, and supplies during amphibious operations. The unit has supported numerous major military exercises and real-world contingencies, including deployments to the Persian Gulf and humanitarian missions worldwide. ACU-1 continues to play a vital role in enabling the Navy and Marine Corps team to conduct expeditionary and amphibious warfare operations.