USS Lake Champlain CG-57

USS **Lake Champlain (CG-57)** is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned on August 12, 1988. Named after the historic naval battle of Lake Champlain during the War of 1812, the ship has served extensively in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Over her career, Lake Champlain participated in numerous operations, including support for Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf and humanitarian assistance missions in the Pacific. The cruiser has also been a vital part of carrier strike groups, providing air defense and surface warfare capabilities until her decommissioning in 2023.