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About USS Chancellorsville (CG-62)

USS **Chancellorsville (CG-62)** is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1989. Named after the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville, the ship has served in multiple theaters, including the Persian Gulf, Western Pacific, and Indian Ocean, providing air defense, maritime security, and supporting carrier strike groups. Notably, Chancellorsville participated in Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch, and played a key role in ensuring freedom of navigation in contested waters. In 2023, the ship was officially renamed USS Robert Smalls (CG-62) to honor the famed Civil War hero and was subsequently decommissioned later that year.

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

About USS Chancellorsville (CG-62)

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Historical Facts

• Namesake: USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) is named after the Battle of Chancellorsville, a major Civil War battle fought in Virginia in 1863, known for General Robert E. Lee's audacious tactics. • Commissioning: The ship was commissioned on 4 November 1989 at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. • Class: Chancellorsville is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, equipped with the Aegis Combat System and capable of multiple warfare missions. • Homeport: The ship was homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, serving as a forward-deployed naval force. • Operation Desert Storm: USS Chancellorsville participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, providing air defense for U.S. naval forces in the Persian Gulf. • Battle Damage: On 26 June 2013, the ship was struck by a malfunctioning BQM-74 target drone during a training exercise off Southern California, causing minor injuries and damage. • Modernization: The ship underwent significant upgrades in 2006, including the installation of the latest Aegis Baseline 8 system, improving its missile defense capabilities. • Missile Defense: Chancellorsville successfully conducted several Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) tests, showcasing its ability to intercept and destroy incoming threats. • Renaming: In February 2023, the U.S. Navy announced plans to rename the ship due to its original namesake's association with the Confederacy, reflecting ongoing efforts to address historical legacies. • Decommissioning: USS Chancellorsville was decommissioned on 18 May 2023 after over 34 years of service, with a distinguished record in both peacetime and combat operations.