This Day in Naval History - June 15

From the Navy News Service

1944 - Fifth Fleet lands Marines on Saipan, under the cover of naval gunfire, in conquest of Marianas.

1963 - Launching of combat store ship, Mars (AFS 1), first of new class of underway replenishment ships.

1991 - Two battle groups and amphibious ships evacuate dependents and Air Force personnel from Clark Air Force Base after Mount Pinatubo erupts in Philippines.