USS INGERSOLL DD 990

• Spruance-class Destroyer: USS Ingersoll (DD-990) was one of the Spruance-class destroyers, a class designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare but later upgraded for multi-mission roles. • Named for Two Admirals: The ship was named in honor of Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll and his son, Rear Admiral Royal R. Ingersoll II, both distinguished officers in the U.S. Navy. • Commissioned in 1980: USS Ingersoll was commissioned on April 12, 1980, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. • First West Coast Spruance: She was the first Spruance-class destroyer to be homeported on the West Coast, assigned to San Diego, California. • Tomahawk Missile Pioneer: Ingersoll was among the first ships fitted with the Tomahawk cruise missile system, enhancing its strike capabilities. • Service in the Persian Gulf: The destroyer saw action in the Persian Gulf, participating in Operation Earnest Will, escorting reflagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War. • Global Deployments: Ingersoll took part in several major international exercises and visited numerous ports worldwide, including in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. • Decommissioned Early: Despite her advanced systems, USS Ingersoll was decommissioned early on July 24, 1998, due to post-Cold War downsizing and high maintenance costs. • Final Fate - Sunk as a Target: On July 29, 2003, the ship was sunk as a target during a training exercise off the coast of Hawaii, providing valuable live-fire training for the Navy. • Legacy: USS Ingersoll earned multiple awards during her service, including the Navy Unit Commendation and Battle Efficiency “E” awards, reflecting the professionalism and dedication of her crews.