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USS Decatur
Ship nameUSS Decatur

USS Decatur is a United States Navy destroyer named after Stephen Decatur, a United States Navy officer who served in the Quasi-War, the Barbary Wars, and the War of 1812. The ship is part of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program, which was designed by Bath Iron Works and Ingalls Shipbuilding. The USS Decatur is homeported at Naval Base San Diego and operates as part of the United States Pacific Fleet, under the command of United States Pacific Command. The ship has participated in several exercises and operations with other navies, including the Royal Australian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Navy.

● History

The USS Decatur was commissioned on August 19, 1998, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with Captain Thomas A. Morrison as its first commanding officer. The ship was built by Bath Iron Works and is the fifth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be commissioned. The USS Decatur is named after Stephen Decatur, who is known for his heroism during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. The ship's keel was laid on January 11, 1996, and it was launched on November 10, 1996. The USS Decatur has undergone several maintenance periods, including a Docking Selected Restricted Availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 2004 and a Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trial at Naval Air Station Point Mugu in 2011.

● Characteristics

The USS Decatur is equipped with a range of advanced systems, including the Aegis Combat System, AN/SPY-1 radar, and Mark 41 Vertical Launching System. The ship is powered by four General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, which provide a total of 100,000 horsepower. The USS Decatur has a length of 510 feet and a beam of 66 feet, with a draft of 31 feet. The ship has a crew of over 300 sailors and is capable of reaching speeds of over 30 knots. The USS Decatur is also equipped with a range of RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 and RIM-162 ESSM missiles, as well as Mk 46 torpedoes and Mk 50 torpedoes.

● Service

The USS Decatur has participated in several exercises and operations, including Rim of the Pacific and Valiant Shield. The ship has also operated with other navies, including the Royal Canadian Navy, German Navy, and French Navy. In 2002, the USS Decatur deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where it conducted maritime interdiction operations and provided naval gunfire support to coalition forces. The ship has also participated in several Fleet Week events, including Fleet Week San Francisco and Fleet Week Portland.

● Commanding_officers

The USS Decatur has had several commanding officers, including Captain Thomas A. Morrison, Captain Michael J. Conley, and Captain Hollis W. Parks. The ship's current commanding officer is Commander Benjamin J. Allbritton. The USS Decatur has also had several executive officers, including Commander John W. Krenzke and Commander Michael P. Murphy. The ship's commanding officers have been recognized for their service, including Captain Thomas A. Morrison, who was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service as the ship's first commanding officer.

● Battles_and_operations

The USS Decatur has participated in several battles and operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship has also operated in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718, which imposed sanctions on North Korea in response to its nuclear test in 2006. In 2013, the USS Decatur was involved in a standoff with Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy ships in the South China Sea, after the ship sailed within 12 nautical miles of the Cuarteron Reef. The USS Decatur has also participated in several exercises with other navies, including Exercise Malabar with the Indian Navy and Exercise Talisman Saber with the Royal Australian Navy.

● Awards_and_decorations

The USS Decatur has been awarded several awards and decorations, including the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Battle Effectiveness Award. The ship has also been recognized for its safety record, including the Safety Excellence Award and the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award. The USS Decatur's crew has also been recognized for their service, including Captain Thomas A. Morrison, who was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service as the ship's first commanding officer. The ship's awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Category:Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

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