USS O'Kane (DDG-77)

USS O'Kane (DDG-77) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 23, 1999. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Richard O'Kane, a distinguished World War II submarine commander, the destroyer has participated in numerous operations, including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing maritime security and ballistic missile defense. Throughout its service, USS O'Kane has conducted multiple deployments to the Western Pacific and the Middle East as part of carrier strike groups and independent missions. The ship has earned several awards for its operational excellence and continues to serve as a vital asset in the U.S. Navy's surface fleet.