Initially, the grounds were used for training by the United States Marine Corps, then as a manufacturing site for parts to B-17 bombers.

A landplane version was used by the United States Army Air Corps as a basic trainer with the designation BT-8.

The Douglas O-38 was an observation airplane used by the United States Army Air Corps.

It was used by the United States Army Air Corps as an executive transport.

The M102 is used in extremely limited roles by the United States Marine Corps, primarily for firing salutes.

The Douglas O-43 was a monoplane observation aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps.

A few were used by the United States Marine Corps, and eventually, by the Army to a limited degree.

The M40 is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps.

The LAV-25 is an eight-wheeled amphibious reconnaissance vehicle used by the United States Marine Corps.

The Fairfield West yard site was later used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1944 to build four landing craft.