USS MILIUS

The USS Milius (DDG-69) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on November 23, 1996. Named in honor of Captain Paul L. Milius, a Navy pilot who was lost in action during the Vietnam War, the ship has played a vital role in various operations, including maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and multinational exercises. Throughout its service, USS Milius has been deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Middle Eastern waters, supporting missions such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship has also served as a forward-deployed asset in Japan, strengthening U.S. alliances and providing deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.