USS O'Brien DD-975

USS O'Brien (DD-975) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on February 3, 1977. Named in honor of Jeremiah O'Brien, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, the ship served extensively in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Throughout her service, O'Brien participated in major operations including Operation Earnest Will during the Iran-Iraq War and provided support during Operation Desert Storm. After over 26 years of service, USS O'Brien was decommissioned on September 18, 2004, and later sunk as a target during a training exercise.