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U.S. Navy
Pacific Reserve Fleet, Long Beach
U.S. Navy
The Pacific Reserve Fleet, Long Beach, was established after World War II as part of the U.S. Navy's network of reserve fleets, commonly known as "mothball fleets." Located at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard in California, it served as a storage site for decommissioned and surplus naval vessels, preserving them for possible future reactivation during times of crisis, such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. At its peak, the fleet housed dozens of ships, including battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and auxiliary vessels. The reserve fleet gradually diminished in size as ships were either scrapped, sold, or reactivated, and the Long Beach site eventually closed in the 1990s as part of post-Cold War military reductions.
REPAIR DIVISION
U.S. Navy
SEAL TEAM 8
U.S. Navy
SIMA. Mayport FL
U.S. Navy
Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) Mayport, Florida, was established to provide essential maintenance and logistical support to the numerous ships homeported at Naval Station Mayport. Throughout its operational history, SIMA Mayport played a crucial role in ensuring the readiness and sustainability of U.S. Navy surface combatants by delivering a wide range of intermediate-level repairs, technical assistance, and training. The unit's skilled personnel serviced everything from propulsion systems to weapons and electronic equipment, often under tight deadlines to keep the fleet mission-ready. Over the years, SIMA Mayport adapted its capabilities to match technological advancements and shifting naval priorities until its functions were integrated into the Regional Maintenance Center framework in the early 2000s.
SPECIAL BOAT UNIT 20
U.S. Navy
TARAWA
U.S. Navy
TUSLOG DET 28
U.S. Navy
USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36)
U.S. Navy
USS Anchorage (LSD-36) was a dock landing ship commissioned into the United States Navy on March 15, 1970. As the lead ship of her class, Anchorage served extensively in the Pacific Fleet, supporting amphibious operations and transporting Marines, vehicles, and landing craft. Throughout her career, the ship participated in major exercises, humanitarian missions, and deployments, including operations during the Vietnam War and later in the Persian Gulf. After more than three decades of service, USS Anchorage was decommissioned on October 1, 2003, leaving a legacy of versatility and reliability in naval amphibious operations.
USS ASKARI
U.S. Navy
USS BonHomme Richard (CV-31)
U.S. Navy
The USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in November 1944. She served in the final months of World War II, participating in air strikes against Japan and supporting Allied occupation forces after the war. Reactivated for the Korean War, Bon Homme Richard conducted multiple combat tours, launching air strikes against North Korean and Chinese targets from 1951 to 1953. The carrier later underwent modernization and served through the Vietnam War, providing air support for U.S. forces before her decommissioning in 1971.
USS Buchanan (DDG-14)
U.S. Navy
USS Buchanan (DDG-14) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1962. Named after Admiral Franklin Buchanan, she served prominently during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duty, and assisting in search and rescue operations. Throughout her career, Buchanan participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Decommissioned in 1991, she was eventually expended as a target during a training exercise in 2000.
USS Butte (AE-27)
U.S. Navy
USS Butte (AE-27) was a Kilauea-class ammunition ship commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1968. Designed to deliver ammunition and ordnance to combat ships at sea, Butte played a vital logistical role during the Vietnam War and later participated in operations throughout the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern waters. The ship supported multiple U.S. and allied naval operations, including deployments during the Cold War and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. After decades of distinguished service, USS Butte was decommissioned in 1996 and later scrapped.
USS CLIFTON SPRAGUE
U.S. Navy
USS CORAL SEA CVA 43
U.S. Navy
USS El Paso (LKA-117)
U.S. Navy
USS El Paso (LKA-117) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship commissioned by the United States Navy in 1970. Named after El Paso, Texas, the vessel was designed to transport troops, equipment, and supplies for amphibious operations. Throughout her service, El Paso participated in numerous exercises and deployments, including support missions in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, as well as contingency operations during global crises. The ship was decommissioned in 1994 after over two decades of distinguished service and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Essex (LHD-2)
U.S. Navy
USS Essex (LHD-2) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy on October 17, 1992. Throughout its service, the Essex has played a key role in numerous military operations, including supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 by deploying Marines and equipment to the Persian Gulf. The ship has also participated in humanitarian missions, such as disaster relief efforts following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Homeported in San Diego, California, USS Essex continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s amphibious readiness and rapid response capabilities in the Pacific and beyond.
USS FAHRION
U.S. Navy
USS Goldsborough (DDG-20)
U.S. Navy
USS Goldsborough (DDG-20) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough, the ship served extensively in the Pacific Fleet during the Cold War era. Goldsborough saw multiple deployments to the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support and participating in carrier escort operations. After nearly three decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1993 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan), where she served as ROCS An Yang.
USS HENRICO
U.S. Navy
USS Hewitt (DD-966)
U.S. Navy
USS Hewitt (DD-966) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 25 September 1976. Named after Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, the ship served extensively in the Pacific, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Storm. Hewitt was recognized for her anti-submarine warfare capabilities and frequently operated alongside carrier battle groups. After over two decades of service, USS Hewitt was decommissioned on 25 July 2001 and later sunk as a target in 2005.
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U.S. Navy
USS Jason (AR-8)
U.S. Navy
USS Jason (AR-8) was a Vulcan-class repair ship commissioned by the United States Navy in June 1944. During World War II, she provided critical repair and maintenance services to the Pacific Fleet, supporting operations at locations such as Ulithi and Leyte. After the war, USS Jason continued her service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, offering vital support to active combat ships and naval units. Decommissioned in 1995, USS Jason had a distinguished career spanning over five decades, earning numerous commendations for her contributions to U.S. naval operations.
USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6)
U.S. Navy
USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6) was a Wichita-class replenishment oiler commissioned by the United States Navy in 1973. Designed to support carrier battle groups, she provided vital underway replenishment of fuel, ammunition, and supplies during the Cold War era. Throughout her service, Kalamazoo operated primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, participating in numerous NATO exercises and U.S. fleet operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1996 and later scrapped, having played a crucial logistical role in sustaining naval operations.