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History of USS Shiloh (CG 67)

USS Shiloh (CG 67) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy on July 18, 1992. Named after the historic Civil War Battle of Shiloh, the ship has served extensively in the Pacific, supporting operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. USS Shiloh has participated in numerous multinational exercises and provided ballistic missile defense capabilities as part of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. The cruiser is known for its advanced Aegis Combat System and has played a vital role in maintaining maritime security and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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ABOUT USS Shiloh (CG 67)

  • Namesake: USS Shiloh (CG 67) is named after the Battle of Shiloh, a pivotal battle in the American Civil War fought in 1862 in southwestern Tennessee.
  • Commissioning: Shiloh was commissioned on July 18, 1992, at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine.
  • Class and Type: She is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, equipped with the Aegis Combat System.
  • Homeport: USS Shiloh has been forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet, providing a significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Operation Tomodachi: Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Shiloh participated in Operation Tomodachi to provide humanitarian assistance to Japan.
  • Missile Defense Capabilities: The ship is equipped to conduct ballistic missile defense missions, having participated in several missile tracking and interception exercises.
  • Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: In 2014, Shiloh was deployed to assist in the search operation for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the Indian Ocean.
  • Rescue at Sea: In June 2017, Shiloh rescued a sailor who had gone missing from the USS Stethem, finding him alive after 50 hours adrift in the Philippine Sea.
  • Nickname: The ship is nicknamed "The Black Pearl" by her crew, referencing the famous pirate ship from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films.
  • Presidential Visit: In 1994, then-President Bill Clinton visited the USS Shiloh during an official trip, highlighting the ship's significance to U.S. naval operations.

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