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  • New Association Secretary

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    Welcome to our new secretary, Corey Keniston. Corey was a prior CO of Arleigh Burke. Read more about him here. Our thanks to Mark Fortune for his 10+ years service as association secretary.

  • October means Scholarship

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    October means it is time to start thinking 2024 scholarships Eligible applicants – time to start your application Donors – time to fund the Association Scholarship

  • Arleigh Burke Completes Third FDNF-E Patrol

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    Arleigh Burke returned from it’s third Forward Deployed Naval Forces – Europe patrol in June.

  • Loss of a shipmate

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    FCCM Joseph Frank Wojewodzic Jr. The Association has recently learned of the passing of Master Chief Wojewodzic. He was the commissioning CF Master Chief and Combat Systems Maintenance Manager, a key contributor to the successful completion of TechEval and OpEval.

  • RADM Anderson Assumes Duties as NAVSEA

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    Rear Admiral Tom Anderson assumed the role of acting NAVSEA commander from Vice Admiral Bill Galinis on Sep 1, 2023 Rear Admiral Anderson previously served on DDG51 as Auxiliaries Officer, Electrical Officer, Material Officer, and coordinated the first two Chief of Naval Operations availabilities of the DDG 51 Class. Read more

  • Arleigh Burke Change of Command

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    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. Read more …

  • 74th and 78th Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers Christened

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    Harvey C Barnum 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.VideoImages on Facebook Ted Stevens…

  • Have you seen me?

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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…

  • DDG51 Service Life Extended to 40 years

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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…

  • CAPT Robinson takes command of USS Normandy (CG 60)

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    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…