By Riley Ceder – Jun 19, 2026, 07:39 AM Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta enforces the U.S. Navy blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 26, 2026. (U.S. Navy) The U.S. Navy on Thursday ended its blockade of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from Iranian ports, U.S.Continue reading “US military lifts Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz after two months”
Category Archives: US Destroyers
Destroyer USS Mitscher Returns Home From 11-month Deployment
Caitlyn Burchett-June 17, 2026 3:47 PM Destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG-57) returned Tuesday to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., following a historic 11-month deployment. During Mitscher’s 327-day deployment, the destroyer integrated with the Gerald R. Ford and Abraham Lincoln carrier strike groups, as well as the U.K. Prince of Wales strike group, in U.S. 5th and 6th fleets. Mitscher conducted its pre-deployment certificationContinue reading “Destroyer USS Mitscher Returns Home From 11-month Deployment”
Royal Canadian Navy replenishment ship MV Asterix (center)On the right is a United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (likely hull number 98, USS Forrest Sherman).On the left is an Indian Navy frigate, specifically the INS Sahyadri (F49)
The image features the Royal Canadian Navy replenishment ship MV Asterix (center), a container ship converted into a military supply vessel.On the right is a United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (likely hull number 98, USS Forrest Sherman).On the left is an Indian Navy frigate, specifically the INS Sahyadri (F49), a Shivalik-class stealth multi-roleContinue reading “Royal Canadian Navy replenishment ship MV Asterix (center)On the right is a United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (likely hull number 98, USS Forrest Sherman).On the left is an Indian Navy frigate, specifically the INS Sahyadri (F49)”
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Killen (DD-593) underway off Richmond Beach, Washington. 8 June 1944
Give the Navy Something to Escort
The guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG-82) escorts the merchant vessel Mohawk through the Strait of Hormuz. – U.S. Navy (Michael H. Lehman) CNO Naval History Essay Contest—First Prize(Midshipmen/Cadets Category)—Sponsored by Drs. Jack and Jennifer London Charitable Foundation The world’s premier Navy should be ensuring freedom of the seas for a robust U.S. merchant marine ratherContinue reading “Give the Navy Something to Escort”
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