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US Navy - Guided Missile Destroyer DDG 68 - USS The Sullivans |
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Type,
class: Guided Missile Destroyer - DDG; Arleigh Burke
class, Flight I Builder: Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, USA STATUS: Awarded: April 8, 1992 Laid down: July 27, 1994 Launched: August 12, 1995 Commissioned: April 19, 1997 IN SERVICE Homeport: Naval Station Mayport, Florida Namesake: The 5 Sullivan brothers (died aboard CL-52 USS Juneau in 1942) Ships Motto: COURAGE HONOR COMMITMENT - WE STICK TOGETHER Technical Data: see: INFO > Arleigh Burke class Guided Missile Destroyer - DDG |
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 5th Fleet AOR - June 2025  5th Fleet AOR - March 2025  5th Fleet AOR - March 2025  5th Fleet AOR - January 2025  5th Fleet AOR - January 2025  5th Fleet AOR - January 2025  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - November 2, 2024  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - November 2, 2024  Mediterranean Sea - December 2023  Manama, Bahrain - November 20, 2022  Red Sea - November 2022  Gulf of Aqaba - October 2022  Suez Canal - October 26, 2022  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - October 11, 2022  Copenhagen, Denmark - March 2022  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - November 24, 2021  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - November 24, 2021  Arabian Sea - October 2021  Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan - September 8, 2021  Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan - September 8, 2021  South China Sea - July 2021  Suez Canal - July 6, 2021  HMNB Portsmouth, UK - May 2021  HMNB Portsmouth, UK - May 2021  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - April 19, 2021  Atlantic Ocean - March 2021  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - March 8, 2020  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - December 21, 2018  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - December 21, 2018  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - December 2018  Bab al-Mandeb strait - November 2018  Mk.45 gun fire exercise - 5th Fleet AOR - October 2018  Strait of Hormuz - July 2018  Mediterranean Sea - June 2018  firing a Standard Missile SM-2 - Atlantic Ocean - May 2018  Atlantic Ocean - October 2017  preparations for Hurricane Matthew at Naval Station Mayport, Florida - October 2016  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - September 4, 2016  Arabian Gulf - April 2016  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - January 2016  departing Naval Station Mayport, Florida - January 2016  firing a Standard Missile SM-2 - Atlantic Ocean - September 2015  Mk.15 Phalanx CIWS live-fire exercise - Atlantic Ocean - September 2015  Mk.45 gun live-fire exercise - Atlantic Ocean - September 2015  a Standard Missile SM-2 explodes shortly after launch - Atlantic Ocean - July 18, 2015  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - July 4, 2012  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - May 22, 2012  Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - January 2012  Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - January 2012  Souda Bay, Crete, Greece - October 2011  sonar control console - December 2009  Suez Canal - February 2009  Fleet Week New York - May 2008  Fleet Week New York - May 2008  Atlantic Ocean - March 2008  Atlantic Ocean - March 2008  New York - June 2007  New York - June 2007  Savannah, Georgia - March 2005  returning to Naval Station Mayport, Florida - February 2005  Gulf of Oman - December 2004  USS The Sullivans launches a Standard Missile SM-2MR during an exercise - December 2003  Mediterranean Sea - July 2002  USS The Sullivans is afloat for the first time - Kennebec River - August 12, 1995  launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 12, 1995  christening and launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 12, 1995  prepared for christening and launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 1995  prepared for christening and launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 1995  prepared for christening and launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 1995  prepared for christening and launching at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - August 1995  keel laying ceremony at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine - July 27, 1994 |
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USS The Sullivans (DDG 68): The second The Sullivans (DDG-68) was laid down on 14 June 1993 at Bath, Maine, by Bath ron Works Co.; launched on 12 August 1995; sponsored by Kelly Sullivan Loughren, granddaughter of Albert Leo Sullivan; and commissioned at Staten Island, N.Y., on 19 April 1997, Commander Gerard D. Roncolato in command. On 26 April 1997, The Sullivans departed New York City for Norfolk, Virginia, where, after arriving on 27 April, the crew completed underway replenishment qualifications with Platte. The warship then sailed for NS Mayport, Florida, on 29 April and arrived in her new homeport on 2 May. After completing two days of gunnery trials in mid-May, The Sullivans embarked upon her shakedown deployment to the West Indies on 27 May. That cruise took her to the waters off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where the destroyer conducted numerous sonar, gunnery, and torpedo exercises. The warship also twice entered Roosevelt Roads and stopped once at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands for port visits. On 29 June, The Sullivans conducted test firings of Standard SM-2 ER missiles from her vertical launch system (VLS). After a brief stop at Mayport for the 4 July weekend, the warship joined other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, cruisers, destroyers, and frigates off the Virginia Capes for a multiple-ship missile firing exercise. She returned to Mayport on 12 July for upkeep. Following three days of damage control exercises in mid-August, the crew began preparations for a post shakedown availability. She sailed for Maine on 3 September, arriving at Bath Iron Works on 5 September. The shipyard repainted the hull, altered the superstructure, and installed equipment upgrades in the engineering plant and combat systems suite. When the yard work was completed The Sullivans got underway for Mayport, arriving there on 23 November. On 8 December, the destroyer joined the aircraft carrier Enterprise off Georgia for a week of underway training. While providing plane guard services on 11 December, a T-45 Goshawk trainer splashed following take-off. The Sullivans made a high-speed dash to the site. While the carrier's rescue helicopter safely rescued the pilot, boats launched by The Sullivans picked up considerable pieces of wreckage which were helpful in determining the cause of the crash. The crew also completed helicopter deck landing qualifications before returning to port for the holidays on 12 December. In January 1998, the crew of The Sullivans began a series of exercises designed "to build the capability for long-term self-sustained training onboard." They included engineering, combat, seamanship, and battle scenario training exercises. These local operations lasted until 18 May when the warship got underway for New York City and the annual "Fleet Week" celebrations. Following a week-long port visit, The Sullivans got underway on 26 May for Halifax, Nova Scotia, to conduct training workups for the upcoming Exercise "Unified Spirit '98." During the exercise she joined an amphibious task force formed around USS Nassau, two Amphibious transport docks (LPDs), and two dock landing ships (LSDs). The warship screened the "gator" ships during an exercise focusing on multi-national peace enforcement operations. Ships from Canada, Great Britain, Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal also participated in the exercise. After this exercise, the ship visited Boston, Massachusetts, and then sailed with relatives and family for Mayport, arriving on 1 July. After a summer of conducting midshipmen training off the Florida coast, CDR Roncolato was relieved by CDR E. Scott Hebner, USN, in a change of command ceremony on 4 September 1998. The Sullivans was then assigned to Destroyer Squadron 24, a component of the John F. Kennedy Battle Group. In 1999 the ship participated in various training exercises to prepare for her maiden deployment in October to the Mediterranean Sea. Later in 2000 she continued into the Arabian Sea, participating in exercises and boarding operations until late March. On 9 February 2000, CDR Daniel Paul Keller USN relieved CDR Heber in a change of command ceremony held at sea on station in the Persian Gulf. After port visits in the Persian Gulf, The Sullivans returned through the Mediterranean Sea to her homeport in April 2000, successfully completing her first six-month deployment. After participating in BEACHFEST at Port Canaveral, Florida, The Sullivans underwent a major maintenance overhaul to prepare for future operations. In 2000 a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda attempted to attack and destroy The Sullivans, but the attackers' boat sank before the attack could be carried out. While underway and sailing for Composite Unit Training Exercise[6] 01-2 The Sullivans received word of the September 11 attacks. The Sullivans, as part of the Kennedy Battle Group, took part in Operation Noble Eagle. The destroyer provided air-space security along the mid-Atlantic seaboard. In February 2002 The Sullivans deployed with the John F. Kennedy Carrier battle group to the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On 20 March 2010 as the ship entered the harbor at Manama, Bahrain it struck a harbor buoy and sustained between $200,000 and $1 million in damage. The ship's captain, Commander Neil Funtanilla, was subsequently relieved of his command at an admiral's mast by Rear Admiral Phil Davidson, commander of Combined Task Force 50. On 17 August 2011, The Sullivans mistakenly fired on a fishing boat rather than a towed gunnery target during a gunnery exercise off North Carolina. As a result, Commander Mark Olson was relieved of his command. None of the inert shells hit the boat and there were no injuries as a result of the incident. On 7 May 2012, Commander Derick Armstrong was relieved of command after several female crew members alleged that he sexually harassed women aboard ship. On 18 August 2013, The Sullivans provided medical assistance to an ill mariner on board the merchant vessel MV Abir Alqaray No. 4, a Saudi Arabian-flagged dhow, off the coast of Saudi Arabia. On 18 July 2015, a RIM-67 Standard missile test fired from The Sullivans exploded just after launch. No injuries were reported but a small fire occurred on deck. Malfunctions of solid-fuel missiles in the U.S. Navy are extremely rare. In early November 2017, USS The Sullivans pulled into port in New York City, and its crew was given shore leave to celebrate Veterans' Day in the city. On 14 September 2020, it was announced that The Sullivans would be part of HMS Queen Elizabeth's Task Group for the GROUPEX and Joint Warrior exercises. On 19 January 2021, a declaration confirmed that The Sullivans would form part of the escort for HMS Queen Elizabeth during her first active deployment as part of the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21 in 2021. USS The Sullivans deployed on 2 November, 2024 for her 5th Deployment in the last 3 years. source: wikipedia |
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The Sullivan brothers: The Sullivan brothers were five siblings who all died during the same incident in World War II, the sinking of the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52), the vessel on which they all served. The Sullivans were natives of Waterloo, Iowa. They were: George Thomas Sullivan, 27, Gunner's Mate Second Class Francis "Frank" Henry Sullivan, 25, Coxswain Joseph "Red" Eugene Sullivan, 23, Seaman Second Class Madison "Matt" Abel Sullivan, 22, Seaman Second Class Albert "Al" Leo Sullivan, 19, Seaman Second Class They enlisted on January 3, 1942 with the stipulation that they serve together. The Navy had a policy of separating siblings, but this was not strictly enforced. George and Frank had served in the Navy before but their brothers had not. The Juneau fought in a number of naval engagements during the months-long Battle of Guadalcanal. On November 13, 1942, the Juneau was struck by a torpedo and had to withdraw. Later that morning, the Juneau was struck again, this time from a torpedo from Japanese submarine I-26. The ship quickly sunk and rescue efforts were not forthcoming due to fears about the Japanese naval presence. Eight days later ten survivors were retrieved from the water. The survivors reported that Frank, Joe, and Matt died instantly, Al drowned the next day, and George survived for four or five days. The brothers received the Purple Heart Medal posthumously and were entitled to the American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four engagement stars and the World War II Victory Medal. They had also earned the Good Conduct Medal. They were survived by their parents, Mr. Thomas F. Sullivan and Mrs. Alleta Sullivan, a sister, Genevieve Sullivan, and by Albert Leo Sullivan's wife, Katherine Mary Sullivan. Their son, James Thomas, was twenty-two months old at the time of his father's death. Service record transcripts: Albert Leo Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR: Place of birth: Waterloo, Iowa Date of birth: July 8, 1922 1- 3-1942 Enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Class V-6, as Apprentice Seaman to serve for two years at the Naval Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa 1- 3-1942 Transferred to the Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. 2- 3-1942 Transferred to the receiving ship, New York, for duty in USS Juneau detail and on board when commissioned. 5- 3-1942 Rating changed to Seaman second class. 11-14-1942 Reported missing in action. Francis Henry Sullivan, Coxswain, V-6, USNR: Place of birth: Waterloo, Iowa Date of birth: February 18, 1916 5-11-1937 Enlisted in the U.S. Navy as Apprentice Seaman, to serve for four (4) years at the Navy Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa and transferred to the Naval Training Station, San Diego, California, for recruit training. 9-11-1937 Rating changed to Seaman second class. 9-15-1937 Transferred to the USS Hovey. 3-25-1938 Transferred to the U.S. Naval Hospital, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, for treatment 4- 9-1938 Transferred to the USS Hovey. 2-16-1939 Rating changed to Seaman first class. 3-18-1939 Transferred to the USS Melville for temporary duty involving medical treatment. 4-22-1939 Transferred to the USS Hovey. 5-13-1941 Transferred to the USS Dunlap for transportation to the West Coast and further transfer to the Receiving Ship on that coast for discharge. 5-20-1941 Received at the Receiving Station, San Diego, California. 5-27-1941 Issued an honorable discharge by reason of expiration of enlistment. 1- 3-1942 Enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Class V-6, as Coxswain to serve for two (2) years at the Naval Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa. 1- 3-1942 Transferred to the Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. 2- 3-1942 Transferred to the receiving ship, New York, for duty in the USS Juneau detail and on board when commissioned. 11-14-1942 Reported missing in action. George Thomas Sullivan, Gunner's Mate Second Class, V-6, USNR: Place of birth: Waterloo, Iowa Date of birth: December 14, 1914 5-11-1937 Enlisted in the U.S. Navy as Apprentice Seaman, to serve for four (4) years at the Navy Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa and transferred to the Naval Training Station, San Diego, California, for recruit training. 9-11-1937 Rating changed to Seaman second class. 9-15-1937 Transferred to the USS Hovey. 10-11-1937 Transferred to the USS Melville for treatment. 10-15-1937 Transferred to the USS Hovey for duty. 10-16-1939 Rating changed to Seaman first class. 2-16-1941 Rating changed to Gunner's Mate third class. 4-22-1941 Transferred to the USS Santee for transportation to the West Coast and further transfer to the Receiving Ship, San Diego, California, for discharge. 4-30-1941 Received at the Receiving Ship, San Diego, California. 5-16-1941 Issued an honorable discharge by reason of expiration of enlistment. 1- 3-1942 Enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Class V-6, as Gunner's Mate second class to serve for two (2) years at the Naval Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa. 1- 3-1942 Transferred to the Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. 2- 3-1942 Transferred to the receiving ship, New York, for duty in the USS Juneau detail and on board when commissioned. 11-14-1942 Reported missing in action. Joseph Eugene Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR: Place of birth: Waterloo, Iowa Date of birth: August 28, 1918 1- 3-1942 Enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Class V-6, as Apprentice Seaman to serve for two (2) years at the Naval Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa. 1- 3-1942 Transferred to the Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. 2- 3-1942 Transferred to the receiving ship, New York, for duty in the USS Juneau detail and on board when commissioned. 5- 3-1942 Rating changed to Seaman second class. 11-14-1942 Reported missing in action. Madison Abel Sullivan, Seaman Second Class, V-6, USNR: Place of birth: Waterloo, Iowa Date of birth: November 8, 1919 1- 3-1942 Enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Class V-6, as Apprentice Seaman to serve for two (2) years at the Naval Recruiting Station, Des Moines, Iowa. 1- 3-1942 Transferred to the Naval Training Station. Great Lakes, Illinois. 2- 3-1942 Transferred to the receiving ship, New York, for duty in the USS Juneau detail and on board when commissioned. 5- 3-1942 Rating changed to Seaman second class. 11-14-1942 Reported missing in action
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