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About USS Truxtun (DDG-103)

USS Truxtun (DDG-103) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned on April 25, 2009. Named after Commodore Thomas Truxtun, the vessel is equipped with advanced Aegis combat systems and has participated in various multinational exercises and operations, including anti-piracy missions off the coast of Somalia. USS Truxtun played a notable role during the 2014 Crimea crisis, when it was deployed to the Black Sea to support NATO allies. The ship continues to serve as a key asset in maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and power projection for the U.S. Navy.

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About USS Truxtun (DDG-103)

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• Namesake: USS Truxtun (DDG-103) is named after Commodore Thomas Truxtun, a notable officer in the early U.S. Navy who distinguished himself during the Quasi-War with France. • Class and Type: It is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, part of one of the most advanced and versatile classes in the U.S. Navy. • Commissioning: USS Truxtun was commissioned on April 25, 2009, at Naval Station Pascagoula, Mississippi. • First of Its Name: Truxtun (DDG-103) is the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name "Truxtun," honoring the legacy of Commodore Truxtun. • Advanced Technology: The ship is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, enabling it to track and engage multiple air, surface, and subsurface threats simultaneously. • 2014 Black Sea Deployment: In March 2014, USS Truxtun entered the Black Sea during the Crimea crisis, conducting joint exercises with the Romanian and Bulgarian navies as a show of NATO solidarity. • Tomahawk Launch Capability: The destroyer can launch Tomahawk cruise missiles, giving it long-range strike capabilities against land targets. • Humanitarian Assistance: Truxtun has participated in humanitarian missions, including providing disaster relief and medical assistance in various international operations. • Homeport: As of recent years, USS Truxtun is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, serving as part of the Atlantic Fleet. • Hollywood Appearance: The ship appeared in the 2012 movie "Battleship," representing a modern U.S. Navy destroyer in action.