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USS Frank E Petersen, DDG 121 was commissioned on Friday, joining the fleet as the 71st in the class. It wasn’t clear that the class would be this enduring. In 1985, the plan was for 29 ships, to (mostly) replace the Charles F Adams and Coontz class. Construction continued past 29, ending with #112 as…
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Arleigh Burke completed Engineering Light Off Assessment, Damage Control Material Assessment, and Board of Inspection and Survey
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Arleigh Burke was recently announced as a winner of Battle E Award for 2021. The Battle “E” recognizes the top ship in each squadron and is awarded for demonstrating sustained superior performance, operational effectiveness, and continuous readiness. This is the same award that was presented to then LCDR Arleigh Burke’s ship, USS Mugford (DD-389), in…
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Flag Officer Announcements FEB. 1, 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: …. Capt. Thomas P. Moninger for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Moninger is currently serving as executive officer to commander, U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Florida. Captain Moninger was…
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First sea-based BMD Intercept On January 25, 2002, USS Lake Erie engaged and successfully intercepted a unitary ballistic missile target with a STANDARD Missile -3. This was the first successful sea-based BMD intercept and established the momentum for AEGIS BMD that continues until today. Ballistic Missile Defense is a key mission for USS Arleigh Burke…
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2021
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USS Arleigh Burke had a productive year. The ship sailed more than 44,000 miles, circumnavigated Europe, and executed operations in the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Barents Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. At 30+ years, the ship (and class) remains relevant, capable, ready, and on duty. See the year in review here.
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It is time to fund the 2022 scholarship. Funds are due to Anchor (who manages the scholarship) in February 2022. We appreciate donations to the Association in support of this effort. Contributions should be sent to the Treasurer, and marked for the Scholarship.
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Bath Supervisor of Shipbuilding during DDG51 construction. Obituary
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A sea story about his no-notice visit to the ship inport Norfolk.
