USS John Paul DD932

USS John Paul Jones (DD-932) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1956. Named after the Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous exercises, NATO operations, and crisis responses during the Cold War. She played a role in both the Cuban Missile Crisis and Mediterranean deployments, showcasing the versatility and readiness of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet. After decades of service, USS John Paul Jones was reclassified as DDG-32, later decommissioned in 1982, and ultimately expended as a target in 2001.