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CG-32

U.S. Coast Guard

**CG-32** refers to the USS *William V. Pratt* (DLG-13/CG-32), a Belknap-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1961 as a guided missile frigate (DLG-13), she was reclassified as a cruiser (CG-32) in 1975. During her service, the *William V. Pratt* participated in numerous Cold War operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean with the U.S. Sixth Fleet and involvement in crisis response missions. She was decommissioned in 1991, after three decades of service, and ultimately scrapped in 1995.

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Designation: CG-32 refers to the USS Worden, a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy.
Commissioned: USS Worden (CG-32) was commissioned on 3 August 1963, originally with the hull number DLG-18 (Destroyer Leader Guided Missile), later reclassified as CG-32 in 1975.
Namesake: The ship was named after Admiral John Lorimer Worden, famous for commanding the USS Monitor during the Civil War’s historic battle with CSS Virginia.
Vietnam War Service: Worden saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, providing anti-aircraft screen and naval gunfire support for allied forces.
Reclassification: In 1975, as part of the Navy’s ship reclassification program, Worden was redesignated from DLG-18 to CG-32, reflecting her role as a guided missile cruiser.
Technological Innovations: The USS Worden was among the first ships equipped with the advanced Terrier guided missile system, enhancing fleet air defense capabilities.
Cold War Operations: During the Cold War, Worden participated in several major Pacific Fleet exercises and operations, helping to project U.S. naval power in the region.
Collision Incident: In 1972, while operating off Vietnam, Worden collided with the destroyer USS Rupertus, resulting in minor damage but no casualties.
Operation Desert Storm: Worden distinguished herself during the 1991 Gulf War, serving as an anti-air warfare commander and providing protection for allied ships in the Persian Gulf.
Decommissioning and Fate: The ship was decommissioned on 1 October 1993 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise off Hawaii in June 2000.

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U.S. Coast Guard

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Ned Roberts

U.S. Navy · 1952 - 1986

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Jeff Smalley

U.S. Navy · 1977 - 1977

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Thomas Benn

U.S. Navy · 1975 - 1979

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Ron Mingin

U.S. Navy · 1967 - 1969

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About CG-32

About this Unit

Historical Facts

Designation: CG-32 refers to the USS Worden, a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy.
Commissioned: USS Worden (CG-32) was commissioned on 3 August 1963, originally with the hull number DLG-18 (Destroyer Leader Guided Missile), later reclassified as CG-32 in 1975.
Namesake: The ship was named after Admiral John Lorimer Worden, famous for commanding the USS Monitor during the Civil War’s historic battle with CSS Virginia.
Vietnam War Service: Worden saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, providing anti-aircraft screen and naval gunfire support for allied forces.
Reclassification: In 1975, as part of the Navy’s ship reclassification program, Worden was redesignated from DLG-18 to CG-32, reflecting her role as a guided missile cruiser.
Technological Innovations: The USS Worden was among the first ships equipped with the advanced Terrier guided missile system, enhancing fleet air defense capabilities.
Cold War Operations: During the Cold War, Worden participated in several major Pacific Fleet exercises and operations, helping to project U.S. naval power in the region.
Collision Incident: In 1972, while operating off Vietnam, Worden collided with the destroyer USS Rupertus, resulting in minor damage but no casualties.
Operation Desert Storm: Worden distinguished herself during the 1991 Gulf War, serving as an anti-air warfare commander and providing protection for allied ships in the Persian Gulf.
Decommissioning and Fate: The ship was decommissioned on 1 October 1993 and later sunk as a target during a training exercise off Hawaii in June 2000.