USS Donald Cook (DDG-75)

USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 4, 1998. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Donald G. Cook, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including NATO exercises and ballistic missile defense missions in the Mediterranean Sea. Notably, in 2014 and 2016, Donald Cook was involved in high-profile encounters with Russian aircraft in the Baltic Sea, underscoring her role in forward presence and deterrence. The ship continues to serve with the U.S. 6th Fleet, supporting maritime security and alliance commitments in Europe and beyond.