111K views · 2.5K reactions | Did you know the DoD has an entire fleet of ships that are used only as reserves for national defense and emergencies? The National Defense Reserve Fleet, known as the “mothball fleet,” has been activated only a couple of times in our history. | U.S. Department of War | Facebook

The "Mothball Fleet" in California. Are these ships just rusting trash, or a vital strategic reserve for a future war? The debate continues. 🇺🇸 . . #military #usa #nationaldefense #reservefleet #warships #history #california | Military Aviation

Get ready for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that blends elements of an escape room and a scavenger hunt to challenge you in a whole new way. Unravel enigmatic clues, follow mysterious markings, and search off-limits areas as you race against the clock to save the largest battleship in United States history. Welcome to the Escape The Mothball Fleet on Battleship IOWA, LA’s award-winning museum in the Port of Los Angeles. ⏰ Race against the clock and explore a battleship 🧩 Hunt for cl

2.3K views · 74 reactions | Latest group to #EscapeTheMothballFleet! | Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa | Facebook

This mysterious WW2 era bunker still sits near the site of the USA's "Mothball Fleet"...Hope you enjoy learning a bit about it. #ww2history #navalhistory #FloridaHistory | Beyond Florida

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet Leading the Way! 🚤 Exercise New Horizon is the first unmanned/manned teaming activity underway for Task Force 59 which was established Sept. 9 to accelerate the development and integration of new unmanned systems across the fleet. | U.S. Navy