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A Living Legacy, USS John Basilone (DDG 122) Commissions

USS John Basilone (DDG 122) Sets Sail as a Monument to Valor

On a crisp Saturday morning in New York, the Navy celebrated the commissioning of its latest asset, the USS John Basilone, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer....

Fifth U.S. Navy DDG Homeport Shifts to Rota, Spain

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U.S. Navy’s Fifth DDG Homeport Moves to Rota, Spain

The arrival of USS Oscar Austin marks a significant enhancement of the U.S. Navy’s capabilities within the regions governed by the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and...

USS Preble (DDG 88) Arrives in Yokosuka to join Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15

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USS Preble (DDG 88) Joins the Ranks at Yokosuka with Destroyer Squadron 15

YOKOSUKA—The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) has reached its new home in Yokosuka, Japan, as part of its assignment with Commander, Destroyer Squadron...

Minister of Defence of Finland Visits DESRON 15 and USS Benfold (DDG 65)

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Finnish Defence Minister Tours DESRON 15 and USS Benfold (DDG 65)

“We welcome the visit from Finland’s minister of defense and his supporting team,” said Capt. Justin Harts, commander of Destroyer Squadron 15. “We hope to continue...

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Upcoming USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140) Poised to Join the Fleet

The U.S. Navy celebrated a significant milestone on August 30 with the keel plate signing for its upcoming Arleigh Burke-class Flight III destroyer. The event took...