USS Pinckney (DDG-91)

USS Pinckney (DDG-91) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 2004. Named after Cook First Class William Pinckney, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the ship has participated in numerous deployments supporting maritime security, anti-piracy operations, and multinational exercises in the Pacific and Middle East regions. USS Pinckney notably contributed to the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in 2014 and has frequently operated as part of carrier strike groups and independent patrols. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in maintaining U.S. naval presence and promoting stability across the world's oceans.