Jonathan Hightower

USS Howard (DDG-83) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on October 20, 2001. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient First Sergeant Jimmie E. Howard, the ship has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security and anti-piracy missions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. USS Howard has been deployed multiple times to the Western Pacific and Middle East, supporting joint exercises and strengthening alliances with regional partners. The destroyer is renowned for its advanced Aegis combat system and continues to play a vital role in U.S. naval operations worldwide.

USS Ingersoll (DD-990) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 12, 1980. Named in honor of Admiral Royal E. Ingersoll, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and deployments, including operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Throughout its service, USS Ingersoll provided vital anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, and surface warfare capabilities to carrier battle groups and independent task forces. The destroyer was decommissioned on July 24, 1998, and later expended as a target during a fleet training exercise in 2003.

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.