USS Howard (DDG-83)

USS Howard (DDG-83) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 20, 2001. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security and anti-piracy missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. USS Howard has been deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting joint exercises and strengthening alliances with regional partners. The destroyer is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to play a vital role in U.S. naval operations worldwide.