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  • Loss of a Shipmate – GMC (SW) Gordon Dale Mathis

    The Association has recently learned of the passing of Gordon Dale Mathis, GMC (SW), Plankowner. Funeral service is Wednesday, January 8th at 2:00 PM at…

  • Kevin J Brennan, PhD

    Memories of a key contributor to AEGIS Ashore. Kevin was a key contributor to the success of two major DoD programs, one of the quiet…

  • Change of Command

    Commander Ethan Reber relieved Commander Tyrchra Bowman as Commanding Officer on December 19, 2024. Fair Winds and Following Seas to Commander Bowman, who led the…

  • Fletcher Factor

    What was the “Fletcher Factor,” and how did it help get Arleigh Burke to Sea?

  • Loss of a Shipmate – OS1 (SW) Charles Priebe

    Charles Priebe passed on October 15, 2024, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Services will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5:00…

  • 1983 – 2024

    1983 “Would it not be better to save lives than avenge them? …” Strategic Defense InitiativeMarch 23, 1983 2024 U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped…

  • AEGIS BMD – SM-3 First Combat Use Coin Presented to Program Executive

    Aegis BMD Program Executive, Mr. Paul Mann, was presented the Arleigh Burke commemorative coin on 30 Sept by CAPT (Ret) Rick Easton. The coin commemorates…

  • AEGIS BMD – 20 Years on Patrol

    Ballistic Missile Defense System Initial Defensive Operations commenced on September 30, 2004, in response to National Security Presidential Directive 23. Two destroyers, USS Curtis Wilbur…

  • Loss of a Success Contributor – RADM Virgil Hill

    Wait….?   What….?     Wasn’t OPTEVFOR the enemy, or at least our adversary?

  • AEGIS BMD – SM-3 Operational Use Coin