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VA-122
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 122 (VA-122), known as the "Fighting Redhawks," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on 1 May 1950. Originally designated as VC-35, it was redesignated as VA-122 in April 1958 and served primarily as a fleet replacement training unit for the A-1 Skyraider and later the A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft. VA-122 played a crucial role in training thousands of pilots and maintenance personnel during the Vietnam War era and beyond. The squadron was disestablished on 29 May 1991 after over four decades of service.
VF-213
U.S. Navy
VF-213, known as the "Black Lions," was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron established in 1955. Initially flying the F2H Banshee, the squadron later transitioned through several aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom II and the iconic F-14 Tomcat, becoming renowned for its operational excellence. VF-213 participated in numerous deployments, including combat operations during the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2006, the squadron transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and was redesignated as VFA-213, continuing its legacy as a premier naval strike fighter squadron.
VF14
U.S. Navy
VF41
U.S. Navy
VP-16
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 16 (VP-16), known as the "War Eagles," was established in December 1943. The squadron served prominently during World War II, conducting anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrols in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Over the decades, VP-16 has participated in numerous operations, including Cold War surveillance, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and modern counter-narcotics missions. Today, flying the P-8A Poseidon, VP-16 continues to provide maritime patrol and reconnaissance support to the U.S. Navy's global operations.
VP6
U.S. Navy
VQ-2
U.S. Navy
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron TWO (VQ-2), known as the "Batmen," was a U.S. Navy squadron established in 1955 at Naval Station Port Lyautey, Morocco, before relocating to Rota, Spain, in 1959. The unit specialized in signals intelligence (SIGINT), operating aircraft such as the P4M Mercator, A3 Skywarrior, and later the EP-3 Aries. VQ-2 played a crucial role during the Cold War, monitoring Soviet naval and air activities in the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. After decades of service, the squadron moved to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, before being disestablished in 2012.
COMIDEASTFOR
U.S. Navy
CV-66
U.S. Navy
MASTER AT ARMS
U.S. Navy
MCB 128
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Guam
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital Guam was established in 1899, following the U.S. acquisition of Guam after the Spanish-American War, making it one of the oldest continuously operating U.S. naval hospitals in the Pacific. During World War II, the hospital played a critical role in treating thousands of American and Allied casualties following the liberation of Guam in 1944. Over the decades, it has provided vital medical support during regional conflicts, humanitarian missions, and natural disasters throughout the Pacific. Today, Naval Hospital Guam remains a key facility for the U.S. Navy, supporting service members, their families, and the local population.
NAVAL STATION GUAM
U.S. Navy
NAVAL STATION SUBIC BAY
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA ICELAND
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA Rota Spain
U.S. Navy
NAVCOMMSTA Rota, Spain—formally known as the U.S. Naval Communications Station, Rota—was established in the late 1950s as a key component of the U.S. Navy’s global communications network. Strategically located at Naval Station Rota on Spain’s southwestern coast, the unit provided secure, reliable communications for U.S. and allied naval operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and surrounding regions. Throughout the Cold War, NAVCOMMSTA Rota played a crucial role in supporting fleet movements, intelligence activities, and joint operations with NATO partners. The command underwent several reorganizations as technology advanced, eventually merging into consolidated communications activities in the 1990s, but its legacy endures as a vital link in U.S. and NATO maritime operations.
NAVCOMSTA MOROCCO
U.S. Navy
NAVSTA ROTA
U.S. Navy
NWEF
U.S. Navy
SARATOGA
U.S. Navy
SIMA PORTSMOUTH
U.S. Navy
TACRON 11
U.S. Navy
USS ASPRO
U.S. Navy
USS BUCHANAN
U.S. Navy