The Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruisers remain among the most powerful air-defense ships in service. Their Aegis system and 122-cell vertical launch system allow simultaneous engagement of numerous air, surface, and subsurface threats while serving as fleet command platforms.
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USS Antietam, USS Anzio, USS Bunker Hill, USS Cape St. George, USS Chosin, USS Cowpens (decommissioned), USS Gettysburg, USS Hué City,...
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United States Navy |
Deployment Began: Thu Nov 20, 2025
Deployment Ended: Sat Jun 27, 2026
Days Deployed: 219 days
Deployment Location: U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to Naval Base San Diego, California
Mission: Ticonderoga-class cruiser conducted command-and-control and maritime security missions in support of U.S. Southern Command-led Operation Southern Spear, serving as Integrated Air and Missile Defense Commander and AFSOUTH Regional Air Defense Commander.