The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyers added full helicopter hangars and support facilities for two MH-60R Seahawks. This greatly enhanced anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities while retaining the class’s renowned multi-mission versatility and endurance.
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USS Bainbridge, USS Bulkeley, USS Chafee, USS Chung-Hoon, USS Dewey, USS Farragut, USS Forrest Sherman, USS Gravely,...
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Deployment Began: Tue Jun 24, 2025
Deployment Ended: Wed May 20, 2026
Days Deployed: 330 days
Deployment Location: Mediterranean Sea, heading west toward Atlantic
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport
Mission: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. Supported extended operations in the Mediterranean and CENTCOM AOR as part of Operation Epic Fury before returning to homeport Norfolk with the strike group after more than 320 days at sea.