USS Vicksburg CG-69

USS Vicksburg (CG-69) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on November 14, 1992. Named after the Civil War Battle of Vicksburg, the ship has served in multiple operational theaters, including the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Persian Gulf. USS Vicksburg has participated in significant missions such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing air defense and surface warfare capabilities. Over her service, the cruiser has supported carrier strike groups, conducted maritime security operations, and participated in numerous multinational exercises, demonstrating her versatility and combat readiness.