Robert Dorman

USS McFaul (DDG-74) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 25, 1998. Named after Chief Petty Officer Donald L. McFaul, a Navy SEAL killed in action during Operation Just Cause, the ship has supported a variety of missions, including counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and ballistic missile defense patrols. In 2009, McFaul played a key role in delivering humanitarian aid to Georgia following the Russo-Georgian War. The ship continues to serve as a vital asset in maintaining maritime security and projecting U.S. naval power worldwide.

USS *Thomas S. Gates* (CG-51) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy, commissioned on 22 December 1987. Named in honor of Thomas S. Gates, the 7th Secretary of Defense, the ship was equipped with the advanced Aegis Combat System and played a vital role in air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surface warfare operations. During her service, *Thomas S. Gates* participated in multiple deployments, including Operation Desert Storm and operations in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf, providing escort and air defense for carrier battle groups. The cruiser was decommissioned on 15 December 2005 after nearly 18 years of distinguished service.

USS Nimitz

U.S. Navy

The USS Nimitz is a supercarrier in the United States Navy and is one of the largest warships in the world. It was commissioned in 1975 and named after World War II Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The Nimitz is capable of carrying over 80 aircraft and has a crew of around 6,000 sailors and airmen. It has been involved in various military operations around the world, including the Gulf War and the War on Terror.

USS Carney (DDG-64) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on March 13, 1996. Named in honor of Admiral Robert B. Carney, the ship has served in multiple operational theaters, including the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East, as part of the U.S. 6th and 5th Fleets. USS Carney has participated in numerous multinational exercises, ballistic missile defense operations, and maritime security patrols. In recent years, the destroyer has played a prominent role in intercepting aerial threats and supporting allied operations during periods of heightened regional tensions.

USS Jonas Ingram (DD-938) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named in honor of Admiral Jonas H. Ingram, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in fleet exercises, Mediterranean deployments, and NATO operations. In addition to her routine patrols, she took part in the Cuban Missile Crisis blockade in 1962 and supported space mission recoveries. After over two decades of active service, USS Jonas Ingram was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target in 1988.

USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on April 19, 1997. Named in honor of the five Sullivan brothers who tragically lost their lives aboard USS Juneau during World War II, the ship embodies their legacy of sacrifice and service. Throughout its service, USS The Sullivans has participated in numerous operations, including maritime security patrols, joint exercises with allied navies, and support missions in the Global War on Terrorism. The ship continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, upholding the memory of the Sullivan brothers through dedication and excellence at sea.