USS Normandy (CG-60)

• Namesake from D-Day: USS Normandy (CG-60) is named in honor of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944—D-Day—one of the pivotal operations of World War II. • Commissioning: The ship was commissioned on December 9, 1989, at Norfolk, Virginia, with Captain William M. Fogarty as its first commanding officer. • First Tomahawk Launch in Combat: During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, USS Normandy became the first U.S. Navy ship to launch Tomahawk cruise missiles in combat. • Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy: In 1993, USS Normandy was awarded the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy, recognizing her as the most improved ship in the Atlantic Fleet. • Humanitarian Operations: The ship has participated in several humanitarian missions, including providing relief during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. • Capture of Pirate Mother Ship: In March 2011, USS Normandy helped intercept a suspected pirate mother ship off the coast of Oman, contributing to anti-piracy efforts in the region. • Rescue at Sea: In 2017, the ship rescued two Iranian fishermen stranded in the Persian Gulf, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's commitment to maritime safety regardless of nationality. • Advanced Aegis Weapons System: USS Normandy is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, allowing the ship to simultaneously track and engage multiple air, surface, and subsurface threats. • Support for Carrier Strike Groups: The cruiser regularly serves as an air defense commander for carrier strike groups, providing critical protection against missile and air attacks. • Freedom of Navigation Operations: USS Normandy has participated in freedom of navigation operations in contested waters, notably in the South China Sea and Persian Gulf, upholding international maritime law.