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About USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

USS Mitscher (DDG-57) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on December 10, 1994. Named in honor of Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, a prominent World War II naval aviator, the ship has served in a variety of roles, including carrier strike group operations, maritime security, and multinational exercises. Mitscher has been deployed to numerous regions, including the Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and North Atlantic, supporting operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over its career, USS Mitscher has earned recognition for its operational excellence and remains an integral asset to the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet.

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Tom (Archie) Whitaker

U.S. Navy

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Gerard Rivard

U.S. Navy

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World Cruise 1987 aboard the USS KittyHawk

U.S. Navy • 1987

A School

U.S. Navy • 1979

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U.S. Navy

All P-3 retired

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About USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

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Historical Facts

• Namesake: USS Mitscher (DDG-57) is named after Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, a pioneering U.S. Navy aviator and commander of fast carrier task forces during World War II. • Class and Type: She is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, equipped with the Aegis Combat System for air, surface, and missile defense. • Commissioning: USS Mitscher was commissioned on December 10, 1994, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. • Maiden Deployment: Her first deployment was in April 1996, to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, supporting Operation Southern Watch. • Humanitarian Missions: USS Mitscher provided humanitarian assistance in 2006 when she helped rescue the crew of the container ship Safmarine Agulhas, which had run aground off South Africa. • Anti-Piracy Operations: In 2011, Mitscher participated in anti-piracy missions off the coast of Somalia as part of Combined Task Force 151, deterring attacks and safeguarding commercial shipping. • Modernization: The ship underwent a major modernization in 2012–2014, receiving upgrades to her Aegis system, radar, and weaponry to remain at the forefront of naval technology. • Homeport: USS Mitscher is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, a key hub for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. • Notable Awards: The ship has received several awards, including the Navy Battle "E" (Efficiency) Award for operational excellence. • Multinational Exercises: Mitscher has participated in numerous multinational exercises such as BALTOPS and Joint Warrior, strengthening alliances and interoperability with NATO and partner navies.