USS **Antietam (CG-54)** is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on June 6, 1987. Named after the Battle of Antietam from the American Civil War, the ship has served in numerous operations, including deployments to the Persian Gulf and support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Over its career, USS Antietam has conducted maritime security operations, participated in joint naval exercises with allied nations, and provided ballistic missile defense. The ship is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, operating as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet to promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
