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  • 35th Anniversary Dinner

    35th Anniversary Dinner

    The 35th reunion dinner was held on Aug 23rd, in conjunction with the Tin Can Sailors Association annual convention.

  • Change of Command

    Change of Command

    On July 23, 2026, Commander Jamie Jordan relieved Commander Ethan Reber, becoming the 26th Commanding Officer of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51).

  • 35th Years Ago Today

    35th Years Ago Today

    Thirty five years ago today, a crew assembled in Norfolk VA to bring a new warship to life.

  • June 2026 Destroyerman

    Topics include:– 35th Anniversary of Commissioning Reunion Dinner– Message from new Association President– Ship Operations Update– DDG51 Class Update– 2026 Anchor Scholarship Recipient Read the issue here

  • 35th Anniversary Dinner

    The Arleigh Burke Association 35th Anniversary Dinner will be at the Warwick Crown Plaza on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 1800. The Association is partnering with the Tin Can Sailors National Reunion. There is a flat fee for the Arleigh Burke Dinner of $65. This includes the dinner and a 35th anniversary lapel pin. DDG51…

  • Passing of a Destroyer Leader

    Passing of a Destroyer Leader – We have lost another true hero of AEGIS BMD. RADM Meinig has cast lines ashore on his final voyage …

  • New Issue of The Destroyerman

    February 2026 issue of The Destroyerman is now available – click image, or complete archives

  • Shipmate in the News – RADM (ret) Tom Anderson

    RADM Anderson recently retired as PEO Ships, also having served as ComNavSea (acting).  He  served as MPA,  coordinating the first two  availabilities for the DDG51 class. He was recently hired as President of Hanwa US Shipbuilding, and will lead the revitalization of the former Philadelphia Shipyard.

  • Loss of a Shipmate

    The Association has recently learned of the passing of OSC (SW) Teddy Dewayne Easter, Plankowner A Celebration Of Life will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4:00PM – 6:00PM, at Ocean Lakes Clubhouse, 881 Old Dam Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

  • June 19 – Crying in our Beer Day

    In 1944, Admiral Burke was Chief of Staff to Commander Carrier Division THREE, Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher. In the retaking of Saipan in June 1944 (Operation Forager), when the Japan main fleet appeared, Admiral Spruance did not release Admiral Mitcsher from covering the invasion to pursue the Japan main fleet.  This reluctance to release the…