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"Greyhounds of the Sea"

Navy Destroyer:

The destroyer evolved from the need of navies to counter a new ship which made a devastating debut in the Chilean Civil War of 1891 and in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894. This was the swift, small torpedo boat that could dash in close to the larger ships, loose their torpedoes and dash away. The world's navies recognized the need for a counter weapon and so the torpedo boat destroyer — later just "destroyer" — was born. From the first U.S. destroyer commissioned in 1902 to the famous ships of World War II to the Spruance-class to the Arleigh Burke-class, the U.S. Navy's destroyers have been evolving. And that evolution continues into the 21st century with the coming of the DD(X).

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These fast warships provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities, and can operate independently or as part of carrier battle groups, surface action groups, amphibious ready groups, and underway replenishment groups.

Background:

Technological advances have improved the capability of modern destroyers culminating in the Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) class replacing the older Charles F. Adams and Farragut-class guided missile destroyers. Named for the Navy's most famous destroyer squadron combat commander and three-time Chief of Naval Operations, the USS ARLEIGH BURKE was commissioned July 4, 1991, and was the most powerful surface combatant ever put to sea. Like the larger Ticonderoga-class cruisers, DDG 51's combat capability centers around the Aegis Weapon System (AWS). AWS is composed of the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar, advanced AAW and ASW systems, VLS, and the Tomahawk Weapon System. These advances allow the Arleigh Burke-class to continue the revolution at sea.

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Comment by John Fahy on April 23, 2012 at 7:24am: Good luck to the team on the USS McCampbell as they go through INSERV this week.

Comment by Paige (Billy's mom) on April 13, 2012 at 11:58am: A warm welcome to the new members of our Destroyer group!!

Comment by Paige (Billy's mom) on March 8, 2012 at 9:26am: Dan, congratulations to your son on his recent graduation from OCS. Good luck to him during his tenure with the Gridley!

Comment by Dan Matthews on March 8, 2012 at 8:55am: Greetings to all. It has been a while since I have posted but I do love reading the post that are made here occationally. My son graduated OCS on 11/11/11. The three days I spent at Newport being a part of all the events were incredible. Now as O1 he is in San Diego on the Gridley. He is learning lots and will enjoy his year earning his SWO status. His shipmates are all busy helping him and as a dad I am so proud of all our Navy gals and guys. What an incredible feeling inside we all have for our loved ones.

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 8, 2012 at 7:48am: well, you know what they say - Less is More: and Jim can speak volumes simply by posting a "."

Comment by Chris H. on March 8, 2012 at 7:41am: And I thought it was encryption, or maybe the start of Morse Code. Now I'm disappointed. LOL!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 8, 2012 at 7:34am: Hey Chris- Jim can be a man of few words !!!!!!

Comment by Chris H. on March 8, 2012 at 6:18am: Well, that is disappointing, Jim. <sad face>

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on March 8, 2012 at 5:13am: No Chris, no code talking here! LOL!

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