USS HALYBURTON (FFG40)

USS HALYBURTON (FFG-40) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1984. Named in honor of Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, the ship played a vital role in various operations including counter-narcotics patrols and maritime security missions. Notably, in 2009, USS Halyburton participated in the rescue operation of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates. After nearly three decades of service, the frigate was decommissioned in September 2014.