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U.S.S. Enterprise
U.S. Navy
Uss America CVA66
U.S. Navy
USS BUFFALO
U.S. Navy
USS BULKELEY
U.S. Navy
USS CAPE COD
U.S. Navy
USS Cape Cod (AD-43) was a Yellowstone-class destroyer tender commissioned by the United States Navy in 1982. Designed to provide maintenance, repair, and logistical support to destroyers and other surface combatants, she played a vital role in keeping the fleet operational. Throughout her service, Cape Cod was deployed to various locations, including support missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. She was decommissioned in 1995 after more than a decade of service, reflecting changing strategic needs following the end of the Cold War.
USS COPELAND
U.S. Navy
USS DUPONT
U.S. Navy
USS GRAHAM COUNTY
U.S. Navy
USS O'CALLAHAN
U.S. Navy
USS OKANOGAN
U.S. Navy
USS PHOENIX
U.S. Navy
Uss Sierra AD-18
U.S. Navy
USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY
U.S. Navy
USS THOMAS JEFFERSON
U.S. Navy
USS Waddell (DDG-24)
U.S. Navy
USS Waddell (DDG-24) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1964. Named after Civil War officer James Iredell Waddell, the ship served extensively during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and participating in carrier escort operations. Throughout her career, Waddell conducted multiple deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, supporting U.S. interests during the Cold War. Decommissioned in 1992, USS Waddell was later transferred to the Hellenic Navy of Greece, where she served as Nearchos (D219) before being retired.
V-2 DIVISION
U.S. Navy
VA42
U.S. Navy
VF-33
U.S. Navy
Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33), known as the "Tarsiers," was a distinguished United States Navy fighter squadron established in 1948. The unit saw combat during the Korean War, flying F4U Corsairs, and later transitioned to jets, including the F-8 Crusader and the F-4 Phantom II. VF-33 played an active role in the Vietnam War and later operated the F-14 Tomcat, participating in various Cold War operations and deployments. The squadron was disestablished in October 1993 after decades of service and numerous accolades.
VR-21
U.S. Navy
Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 21 (VR-21) was a United States Navy aviation unit established in 1948. Originally formed as Utility Squadron SIX (VU-6), it was redesignated as VR-21 in July 1950, operating out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. The squadron provided essential logistics, personnel, and cargo transport services throughout the Pacific, supporting fleet operations with a variety of aircraft including the R5D, C-54, and C-118. VR-21 was disestablished in 1971, having played a critical role in connecting and sustaining U.S. naval forces across the vast Pacific theater.
VR-51
U.S. Navy
AIMD WHIDBEY ISLAND
U.S. Navy
B DIVISION
U.S. Navy
BMU-1
U.S. Navy
**BMU-1 (Beachmaster Unit One)** is a United States Navy amphibious beach party unit, commissioned in July 1949 and based at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California. Its primary mission is to support amphibious landing operations by coordinating the movement of troops, vehicles, and supplies across the surf zone between landing craft and the shore. BMU-1 played a significant role in key operations including the Korean War, Vietnam War, and more recent Middle East deployments, providing critical beach management and logistics support. The unit continues to support fleet and joint amphibious exercises worldwide, maintaining readiness for rapid deployment in support of U.S. naval and joint operations.
COMOCEANSYSLANT
U.S. Navy