USS Nicholson (DD-982)

USS Nicholson (DD-982) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1979. Named after five generations of Nicholsons who served in the U.S. Navy, the ship participated in numerous operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and support missions during Operation Desert Storm. Throughout her service, Nicholson provided vital anti-submarine warfare capabilities and escorted carrier battle groups. After over two decades of active duty, she was decommissioned in 2002 and later expended as a target during a training exercise in 2004.