USS Hue City CG-66

• Named After a Vietnam War Battle: USS Hue City (CG-66) is the only U.S. Navy warship named after a battle from the Vietnam War, specifically the Battle of Huế, which took place during the Tet Offensive in 1968. • Commissioned in 1991: The ship was commissioned on September 14, 1991, becoming the 20th Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. • Homeport: USS Hue City was homeported at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, for most of its service life. • Advanced Combat Systems: As a Ticonderoga-class cruiser, it featured the Aegis Combat System, capable of simultaneous air, surface, and subsurface warfare. • First Combat Deployment: Hue City’s first major deployment was in 1993 as part of the USS America (CV-66) Battle Group to the Mediterranean Sea, where it participated in operations related to the Yugoslav Wars. • Major Fire in 2014: On April 14, 2014, a serious fire broke out in one of the ship's gas turbine generator rooms, causing significant damage but no fatalities; it led to extensive repairs and investigations. • Humanitarian Missions: The ship participated in several humanitarian missions, including supporting relief efforts in the Caribbean and providing security during disaster response operations. • Combat Operations: USS Hue City participated in multiple deployments supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing air defense for carrier strike groups. • Vietnam Veterans Connection: The crew has maintained close ties with veterans of the Battle of Huế, inviting them to ship events and commemorations. • Decommissioning: After more than 30 years of service, USS Hue City was decommissioned on September 23, 2022, at Naval Station Mayport, marking the end of its distinguished career.