USS Callaghan (DDG-994)

USS Callaghan (DDG-994) was a Kidd-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1981. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Daniel J. Callaghan, a World War II hero, the ship specialized in air defense and multi-threat warfare. During her service, Callaghan operated primarily in the Pacific and Middle East, participating in exercises, patrols, and escort duties, including operations during the Iran-Iraq War. The vessel was decommissioned in 1998 and later sold to Taiwan, where she serves as ROCS Su Ao (DDG-1802).