USS Paul Hamilton DDG-60

USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on May 27, 1995. Named after Paul Hamilton, the third Secretary of the Navy, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and anti-piracy missions worldwide. She has deployed multiple times to the Middle East, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and has conducted joint exercises with allied navies to promote regional stability. Throughout her service, USS Paul Hamilton has proven to be a vital asset in advancing U.S. naval presence and maintaining freedom of navigation in critical sea lanes.