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Latest Arleigh Burke destroyer commissioned
The US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 122, has been commissioned as the USS John Basilone.
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US Navy commissions destroyer named after World War II hero
He was later killed in action in 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima. “The John Basilone (DDG 122) is the 72nd Arleigh ...
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A Living Legacy, USS John Basilone is Commissioned
NEW YORK – On Saturday morning, nestled between the USS Intrepid, New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, and the cruise terminal, the ...
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Zumwalt-Class: The 1 Word You Can't Call These 'Stealth' Destroyers
Battleship: The Zumwalt-class destroyer, once heralded as the future of the U.S. Navy, has become a costly misstep. Initially ...
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2 Navy Destroyers Attacked by Barrage of Houthi Drones, Missiles Off Yemen Coast
The attack on the ships was the latest in months of violence in the region by the Yemen rebels, who are backed by Iran and ...
Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis
For more than a year, U.S. warships have shot down Houthi drones and missiles, but the rebels continue to menace shipping in ...
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Navy Extending Service Lives of 12 Flight I Arleigh Burke Destroyers
Twelve Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers will remain in the fleet past their initial service lives, the Navy ...
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The U.S. Navy's New DDG(X) Destroyer Can Be Explained in 2 Words
The U.S. Navy has decided to extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers by up to five years to prevent a ...