USS DOYLE (FFG-39)

USS DOYLE (FFG-39) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 21 May 1983. Named after Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle, the ship served in various roles including anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, and maritime interdiction operations. Throughout her career, DOYLE deployed to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern waters, participating in operations such as counter-narcotics patrols and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The frigate was decommissioned on 29 July 2011, after nearly three decades of distinguished service.