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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan 24, 2016) Sailors secure equipment and a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is forward-deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 24, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jeremiah Benetti monitors a fueling station during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Mobile Bay, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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ULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, guides an MV-22 Osprey onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) Lt. Michelle Mayer, from Waukesha, Wis., launches an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 from the bubble on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Han Kalt, from Sichuan Province, China, monitors a radar screen in the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roland Ardon/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) Airman Molly McGuinness, from Cleveland, directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 onto a catapult on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck while Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Manuel Laguna, from Las Vegas, supervises. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 22, 2016) U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment board the modernized guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) on U.S. Naval Activities Base, White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines boarded the Chancellorsville for transportation to Camp Fuji, Japan to conduct Exercise Fuji Viper 16-3. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan 20, 2016) Dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) conducts a night time live fire exercise off its forward close-in weapons system (CIWS) mount. Harpers Ferry, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is currently underway conducting routine training exercises and maintenance for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Eshleman/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2016) Coast Guardsmen assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55 conducts a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) during a bilateral exercise with the Iraqi Navy. CTF 55 controls surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft and U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt Huggett/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 19, 2016) A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55 during a bilateral exercise with the Iraqi Navy. CTF 55 controls surface forces such as U.S. Navy patrol craft and U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt Huggett/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) sits in Dry Dock 6 onboard Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka during an Extended Drydock Selected Restricted Availability. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 83 tenant commands, and 24,000 military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Peter Burghart/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors load an Evolved Sea Sparrow missile system aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2016) Sailors fire the Mark-38 25MM machine gun on the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a live-fire exercise. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stockdale, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2016) Seaman Dana Kroll, a native of Freeport, Fla., assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) hugs her family before the ship deploys from Naval Station Mayport. The seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of operation is part of an ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) man the rails while deploying from Naval Station Mayport. The seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of operation is part of an ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)

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Don't know who The Sullivan's were? You will now.

THE SULLIVANS (DDG-68) is named to honor five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who served together on the USS JUNEAU during World War II. The Sullivan brothers: George, 28; Francis, 27; Joseph, 24; Madison, 23; and Albert, 20; lost their lives during the Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942 aboard USS Juneau (CL-52) as she was sunk during the battle.. They were adamant about serving together in spite of the Navy wartime policy to separate family members. Surviving the brothers were their parents, Thomas and Alleta, their sister Genevieve, and the youngest brothers wife, Katherine(She

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away very recently) , and their son, James. The family today includes two grandchildren of Albert Sullivan: Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren and John Sullivan.

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2016) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Rolenzo Coker, from Atlanta GA, attaches chuting to a Mk-38 25mm machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53). Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Mobile Bay, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 25, 2016) A U.S. Navy transport helicopter delivers pallets of cargo to the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) during a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Sea. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2016) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) fires a RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) from it's forward launcher while off the coast of Southern California during a live fire exercise. New Orleans, part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is currently underway conducting routine training exercises and maintenance in preparation for its upcoming deployment.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Cyr/ Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) approaches fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in preparation for a replenishment at sea (RAS). Boxer is currently underway conducting routine training exercises and maintenance in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael T. Eckelbecker/Released)

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SINGAPORE (Jan. 21, 2016) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore. Tucson is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)

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bd popeye said:

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I like the Cyclone class patrol boats. They are decent smaller patrol boats and well armed:











So...

02 x 25mm cannons
08 x .50 cal. machine guns
08 x Griffin anti-surface missiles
12 x Stinger anti-air missiles

The US Navy has fourteen of these vessels.

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 24, 2016) The ensign blows in the wind on the snow covered flight deck of amphibious dock landing USS Ashland (LSD 48) right before evening colors. Ashland is assigned to the Bohomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is completing her scheduled Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey L. Adams/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 lands on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dakota Rayburn/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 22, 2016) A CH-53E helicopters takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stevie Tate/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 22, 2016) Sailors perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Top Hatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) hangar bay. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan 21, 2016) Gunnery Officer, Ensign Dennis Morral, from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, participates in a crew served weapons qualification for small craft action team, aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stockdale, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

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bd popeye said:

Don't know who The Sullivan's were? You will now.

THE SULLIVANS (DDG-68) is named to honor five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa who served together on the USS JUNEAU during World War II. The Sullivan brothers: George, 28; Francis, 27; Joseph, 24; Madison, 23; and Albert, 20; lost their lives during the Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942 aboard USS Juneau (CL-52) as she was sunk during the battle.. They were adamant about serving together in spite of the Navy wartime policy to separate family members. Surviving the brothers were their parents, Thomas and Alleta, their sister Genevieve, and the youngest brothers wife, Katherine(She

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away very recently) , and their son, James. The family today includes two grandchildren of Albert Sullivan: Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren and John Sullivan

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Yes...tragic lass for that family and for the nation. But it is now one of the great traditions of the US Navy, and with good cause.

The five Sullivan brothers died with the sinking of the light cruiser Juneau (CL-52) in November 1942.



A new Fletcher class destroyer was soon named USS The Sullivans, DD-537, and was laid down on April 4, 1943, five months after their deaths, and commissioned September 30, 1943 and served through World War II, the Korean War, and into the Cold War, and was decommissioned in January 1965 and put into reserves until 1974 when she was struck.

The USS The Sullivans, DD-537 during World War II:



The USS The Sullivans, DD-537 during the Cold War:



She was donated as a museum ship and now exists to this day at the:

Buffalo Naval Park


The USS The Sullivans, DD-537, berthed as a Museum ship:



But the US Navy would not let the name die, or the memory. Another destroyer, a new Arleigh Burke class AEGIS destroyer, was named USS The Sullivans and started construction in July 1994. She was launched and then commissioned in August 1995, 20 years ago, and serves to this day.

The Arleigh Burke AGES destroyer, DDG-68, The Sullivans, at sea now:

Jeff Head said:

I like the Cyclone class patrol boats. They are decent smaller patrol boats and well armed:
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So...

02 x 25mm cannons
08 x .50 cal. machine guns
08 x Griffin anti-surface missiles
12 x Stinger anti-air missiles

The US Navy has fourteen of these vessels.

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Nice, a decent armament for a small patrol vessel.
But for Stinger i think launched with a man-portable launcher, only stored in this magazine ?

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