Mary Swenson (Scott/Duren)

USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) was the lead ship of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers in the United States Navy, commissioned on January 22, 1983. She was the first surface combatant equipped with the revolutionary Aegis Combat System, significantly enhancing the Navy's air defense capabilities. Throughout her service, Ticonderoga participated in numerous operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where she provided air defense and launched Tomahawk missiles. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned on September 30, 2004, leaving a legacy as a pioneering warship in modern naval warfare.