USS Porter (DDG-78)

USS Porter (DDG-78) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned on March 20, 1999. Named after Commodore David Porter and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter, the ship has played a key role in various Navy operations, including ballistic missile defense and multinational exercises. USS Porter has been forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, supporting NATO’s ballistic missile defense system and participating in operations such as the 2017 missile strike on Syria in response to chemical attacks. The destroyer continues to serve as a vital asset in both Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters, contributing to maritime security and alliance commitments.