Robert De Ridder

USS Cochrane (DDG-21) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy on 21 March 1964. Named after Rear Admiral Edward L. Cochrane, the ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet, participating in operations during the Vietnam War and later providing escort and support missions throughout the Cold War era. Cochrane was known for her advanced missile systems and anti-aircraft capabilities, playing a crucial role in fleet air defense. After nearly three decades of service, USS Cochrane was decommissioned on 1 October 1990 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.