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USS EMORY S LAND
U.S. Navy
USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) is a submarine tender of the United States Navy, named in honor of Admiral Emory S. Land, a key figure in naval shipbuilding. Commissioned on July 7, 1979, the vessel was designed to provide maintenance, logistics, and support services to submarines and their crews while deployed at sea or in port. Over its service life, USS Emory S. Land has operated in various regions, including the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific, supporting both attack and ballistic missile submarines. The ship remains active and forward-deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet, continuing to play a vital role in sustaining naval undersea operations.
uss essex cvs9
U.S. Navy
USS HENDERSON
U.S. Navy
USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63
U.S. Navy
USS Midway CVA 41
U.S. Navy
USS NEPTUNE
U.S. Navy
USS Preble (DDG-46)
U.S. Navy
USS Preble (DDG-46) was a Farragut-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on May 9, 1960. Named after Commodore Edward Preble, a hero of the First Barbary War, the ship served prominently during the Cold War era. Preble participated in various operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet and support missions during the Vietnam War. After over two decades of service, USS Preble was decommissioned on November 15, 1991, and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Randolph (CV-15)
U.S. Navy
USS Randolph (CV-15) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier commissioned by the United States Navy in October 1944. She saw extensive action during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in major operations such as the raids on Tokyo and the Battle of Okinawa, where her air groups contributed significantly to the Allied air campaign. After the war, Randolph was decommissioned but was later modernized and recommissioned, serving during the Korean War era and playing key roles in Cold War operations, including as a recovery ship for the Gemini IV space mission. The carrier was finally decommissioned in 1969, closing a distinguished chapter in American naval aviation history.
uss ranger cva61
U.S. Navy
USS Ticonderoga (CG-47)
U.S. Navy
USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) was the lead ship of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers in the United States Navy, commissioned on January 22, 1983. She was the first surface combatant equipped with the revolutionary Aegis Combat System, significantly enhancing the Navy's air defense capabilities. Throughout her service, Ticonderoga participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where she provided air defense and launched Tomahawk missiles. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on September 30, 2004, leaving a legacy as a pioneering warship in modern naval warfare.
USS Wichita (AOR-1)
U.S. Navy
USS Wichita (AOR-1) was the lead ship of the Wichita-class replenishment oilers, commissioned into the United States Navy on 11 July 1969. Designed to provide fuel, ammunition, and supplies to naval forces at sea, Wichita played a crucial logistical role during the Vietnam War, supporting carrier and surface action groups. Throughout her service, she participated in several operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. After over two decades of service, USS Wichita was decommissioned on 12 March 1993 and later struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
VA-174 Hellrazors
U.S. Navy
Strike Fighter Squadron VA-174 "Hellrazors" was a distinguished U.S. Navy attack squadron originally established as VBF-81 in 1944. The squadron underwent several redesignations, becoming VA-174 in 1966 and earning a reputation as the Navy’s premier fleet replacement squadron for the A-7 Corsair II aircraft. Throughout its service, VA-174 was instrumental in training thousands of Navy and Marine Corps pilots and maintenance personnel, ensuring fleet readiness during the Vietnam War and Cold War eras. The squadron was based at NAS Cecil Field, Florida, until it was disestablished on 30 September 1988.
VA-93
U.S. Navy
Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93), known as the "Ravens," was a United States Navy attack squadron established on 4 March 1952. Initially flying the F4U Corsair, the squadron transitioned through various aircraft, including the F9F Panther, A-4 Skyhawk, and finally the A-7 Corsair II. VA-93 participated in combat operations during the Vietnam War, conducting numerous strike missions from aircraft carriers stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, and was disestablished on 1 August 1986.
VA128
U.S. Navy
VA86
U.S. Navy
VF-124
U.S. Navy
VF-124, also known as the "Gunfighters," was a United States Navy fighter squadron established in August 1948. Its primary mission throughout much of its history was as a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), responsible for training pilots and maintenance personnel for the F-8 Crusader and later the F-14 Tomcat. Based at NAS Miramar in California, VF-124 played a key role in preparing naval aviators for carrier operations during the Cold War era. The squadron was disestablished in 1994 following the retirement of the F-14 Tomcat from the Pacific Fleet.
VF84
U.S. Navy
VP-23
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 23 (VP-23), known as the "Seahawks," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1943 during World War II. Initially flying the PB4Y-1 Liberator, the squadron conducted anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and convoy escort missions in the Atlantic and later the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, VP-23 transitioned to newer aircraft, including the P-3 Orion, and participated in Cold War surveillance and maritime patrol operations. The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, until its disestablishment in 1994.
VX1
U.S. Navy
ALLIED FORCES SOUTHERN EUROPE NAPLES ITALY
U.S. Navy
Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH) was established in 1951 as a major NATO headquarters based in Naples, Italy. Its primary mission was to oversee and coordinate the defense of Southern Europe, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey, during the Cold War. AFSOUTH played a crucial role in planning joint exercises, fostering multinational cooperation, and deterring potential aggression in the Mediterranean region. The command was reorganized and renamed Allied Joint Force Command Naples in 2004, continuing its legacy of promoting security and stability in Southern Europe and beyond.
BOILER TECH
U.S. Navy
CBU 417
U.S. Navy
COMFLEACT SASEBO
U.S. Navy
CVA-42
U.S. Navy