About this Unit
USS Chosin (CG-65) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1991. Named after the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of the Korean War, the ship has played a significant role in multiple operations, including supporting Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. Over its service, Chosin has conducted maritime security, air defense, and ballistic missile defense missions, demonstrating the versatility of the Aegis Combat System. The cruiser has also participated in numerous multinational exercises, strengthening alliances and promoting stability in key regions.
Historical Facts
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Named After a Historic Battle: USS Chosin (CG-65) is named for the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, a pivotal and heroic engagement during the Korean War in 1950, where outnumbered UN troops, including many U.S. Marines, fought their way out of encirclement by Chinese forces.
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Commissioned in 1991: USS Chosin was commissioned on 12 January 1991, entering service as a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser.
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Advanced Aegis Combat System: The ship is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, a highly advanced integrated naval weapons system capable of simultaneously tracking and engaging multiple air, surface, and subsurface threats.
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Homeport: Historically, Chosin has been homeported at Naval Base San Diego in California, operating primarily in the Pacific Fleet.
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Humanitarian Missions: In 1994, USS Chosin participated in Operation Support Democracy, enforcing UN sanctions off the coast of Haiti.
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Combat Operations: Chosin was deployed in support of Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf, enforcing the no-fly zone over southern Iraq in the 1990s.
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Rescue at Sea: In August 2009, USS Chosin rescued seven Yemeni fishermen who were stranded at sea for five days in the Arabian Sea, providing them with food, water, and medical aid.
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First to Integrate Women: Chosin was among the first combatant surface ships in the U.S. Navy to integrate female crew members after the 1993 policy change allowing women to serve on combat ships.
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Participation in RIMPAC Exercises: Chosin has taken part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises, which are the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercises.
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Namesake Motto: The ship’s motto, “Invictus” (Latin for “Unconquered”), pays tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Chosin Few—the soldiers and Marines who fought at the Chosin Reservoir.
