Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) reposted this
⚓ #NewPlayerOnTheField News! Latest Arleigh Burke Destroyer, DDG 122 Delivered! The future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was delivered to the US Navy, July 8. Named after United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, who received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Guadalcanal, DDG 122 will serve as a multi-mission surface combatant capable of conducting Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare. “The future USS John Basilone will bring significant capability to the fleet and strengthen our advantage at sea,” said Capt. Seth Miller, DDG 51 Class program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO), Ships. “DDG 122 and all of its Sailors will be a living reminder of the perseverance and sacrifice exhibited by its remarkable namesake.” Read more about the delivery of DDG 122 at: https://lnkd.in/ejPFG-_u #NAVSEANews #NAVSEA #TheForceBehindTheFleet
The real question is if the SUPSHIP CO had the Production / Delivery Officer get in the water for the traditional send off!
This is outstanding! We need many more like it.
My grandson is serving on the John Basilone in the Engineering Department and is looking forward to his first deployment on it!
Congrats 400D! Great news!
Fantastic update!
Let’s GO!❤️🇺🇸⚓️🔥💪
Congratulations!
Installation technician
2moLove this and the great name for the ship