USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG-96)

USS **Bainbridge (DDG-96)** is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 12, 2005. Named after Commodore William Bainbridge, the ship has served in various capacities, including maritime security, anti-piracy, and multinational exercises. Most notably, in April 2009, USS Bainbridge played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates during the Maersk Alabama hijacking, a mission that received international attention. Since commissioning, the ship has remained an active asset in the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet, participating in operations and deployments across the globe.