USS Halsey (DLG-23)

USS Halsey (DLG-23), later reclassified as CG-23, was a Leahy-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1963. Named after Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., the ship served extensively during the Cold War, providing air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and fleet escort capabilities. USS Halsey participated in numerous deployments in the Pacific, including support roles during the Vietnam War and operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. After nearly three decades of service, Halsey was decommissioned in 1994 and ultimately scrapped, leaving a legacy of technological innovation and dedicated service.