USS Mason (DDG 87)

USS Mason (DDG 87) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 12, 2003. Named in honor of the crew of the World War II destroyer escort USS Mason (DE-529), she represents a legacy of diversity and valor. Mason has participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Middle East, where she responded to missile threats off the coast of Yemen in 2016. The ship continues to serve as a versatile asset in maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and multinational exercises worldwide.