Professional Association For Arleigh Burke Crewmembers And Supporters
Commander Tyrchra Bowman relieved Commander Peter Flynn as Commanding Officer on Thursday, Aug 24, 2023.
Fair Winds and Following Seas to Commander Flynn, who led the ship through successful second and third FDNF-E deployments. We look forward to continued success of Arleigh Burke under the leadership of Commander Bowman.
The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) was christened at Bath Iron Works on July 29, 2023. The ship is named in honor of Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a retired United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War.
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The USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) was christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula Mississippi on Aug 19, 2023. The ship is named in honor of Ted Stevens who served as a U.S. Senator for Alaska for over 40 years.
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Renowned Maine Artist Roger Williams created an original work of art commemorating the Admiral and his ship for commissioning. It was originally displayed in the wardroom. At some point the painting went missing. The Association would like to locate this missing painting.
The painting is owned by the US Navy, as it was donated to the ship at commissioning.
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OPNAV N96 recently approved a five-year service life extension for USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51).
First-in-class Arleigh Burke’s estimated service life was 35 years, expected to expire in FY 2026, but efforts began early last year to request additional service time for the ship. The approval extension carries the ship out through FY 2031 now, when the ship will be 40 years old.
According to Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, the extension is a testament to the success of the DDG 51 program as a whole and is an example of the Navy’s enduring relationship with industry partners.
“DDG 51’s are the best warships in history. They demonstrate that there are no limits to what we can accomplish with a strong American Navy-industrial partnership”
“Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the backbone of the Navy’s surface fleet and critical to the Nation and the Navy today and long into the future.”
Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic
Read more at: USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) RECEIVES SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION – Naval Surface Force Atlantic Press Release – March 14, 2023
Congratulations to Capt Errol Robinson on assuming command of USS Normandy (CG 60). He relieved Capt Gary Chase as commanding officer on Feb. 28, 2023. He had previously served as CO and XO on USS Arleigh Burke. More information and pictures on DVIDS.
Another add to the growing list of Arleigh Burke shipmates that subsequently held command positions. Are we missing anyone on the list? Let us know.
Arleigh Burke commenced its third Forward Deployed Naval Forces – Europe patrol in February, 2023, and conducted a port visit to Stockholm.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Arrives in Stockholm – Press release on Navy.mil – Feb 17, 2023
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CARL M LEVIN (DDG 120) will be commissioned in Baltimore in spring 2023. More information on commissioning and sponsor opportunities at baltnavyleaguecarlmlevin.org
The Arleigh Burke Foundation is coordinating with the National Museum of the Surface Navy on development of “The Admiral Arleigh Burke Hall of Naval Heroes” to include a permanent exhibit on Admiral Arleigh Burke in the museum housed on ex-USS IOWA in Los Angeles. The museum is set to fully open in 2025, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.
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SECNAV announced that DDG 140 will honor retired Captain Thomas G. Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient. The name was selected in 2020 by Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer but not assigned to a specific hull.
On June 15, 1969, Kelley led river assault craft boats when they fell under attack. Kelley, while severely wounded, continued to protect and lead his men to safety. For this gallant effort, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Kelley, despite his injuries, continued his naval career, serving as executive officer on USS Sample (DE 1048) and commanding officer on USS Lang (FF 1060).
Learn more about Capt Kelley.
DDG 140 was appropriated in the fiscal year 2023 budget and will be building during the 40th year of construction of the class.
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