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US newest DDG commissioned in San Diego

The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 115, is named for U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rafael Peralta from San Diego, who was killed in 2004 in Iraq and posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for heroism.

Peralta smothered an enemy grenade with his body to absorb the majority of the lethal blast and shrapnel and saved the life of two U.S. soldiers with him in the battle of Fallujah.

USS Rafael Peralta is the 65th Arleigh Burke class destroyer. It is equipped with the Aegis Baseline 9 Combat System which includes an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) capability incorporating Ballistic Missile Defense 5.0 Capability Upgrade and Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air capability.

The ship's IAMD radar will provide increased computing power and radar upgrades that improve detection and reaction capabilities against modern air warfare threats, according to the website of U.S. Navy.

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BOSTON (July 23, 2017) USS Constitution is ready to leave Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Over the past 26-months, Constitution has undergone an extensive restoration that will help to preserve America's Ship of State for many decades to come. (U.S. Navy Photo by Arif Patani/Released)

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 21, 2017) Sailors watch as aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls away from the pier of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and gets underway. Truman sets sail down the Elizabeth River, departing NNSY following a 10-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), to begin sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rebekah Watkins/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 21, 2017) - USS Chafee (DDG 90) shoots the Mk 45 Mod 4, 5-inch/62-caliber lightweight gun while participating in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) of a decommissioned Peruvian vessel. Chafee is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility in support of UNITAS 2017. UNITAS is an annual exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise throughout the exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)

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NORFOLK (July 21, 2017) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Elizabeth River from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to conduct Sea Trials following a 10-month planned incremental availability. Following sea trials, Harry S. Truman will return to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin F. Johnson/ Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 20, 2017) A Sailor observes an MV-22B Osprey assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elijah G. Leinaar/Released)

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USS George Bush Aircraft Carrier laden with fighter jets arriving in the Solent, UK, early this morning. The ship has been a major part of the fight against ISIS and will be the centre of two-weeks of maritime development between the US and the UK. Exercise Saxon Warrior is a U.S.-United Kingdom co-hosted, joint and multinational maritime exercise which the carrier will join

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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 25, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Hunter Procter signals to Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) as they drive amphibious assault vehicles into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Talisman Saber 2017. The biennial U.S. and Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia designed to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S. and Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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PUERTO CASTILLA, Honduras (July 24, 2017) Military Sealift Command civil service mariner Jimmy Conner, assigned to the expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), directs a helicopter on the ship's flight deck. (U.S. Army photo by Judge Jones/Released)

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MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 24, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) observe as a JMSDF service member exits an MH-53 helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 during the 2JA Mine Countermeasure Exercise in Japan's Mutsu Bay. The annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is designed to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)

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SHOALWATER BAY, Australia (July 25, 2017) Marines attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit drive an amphibious assault vehicle into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2017. The biennial U.S.-Australia bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia is meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) Assault Amphibious Vehicles prepare to depart the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in support of UNITAS 2017. The annual, multi-national exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob I. Allison/Released)

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MUTSU BAY, Japan (July 25, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Platoon 502, enter the water in Japan's Mutsu Bay during the 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasure Exercise (2JA MCMEX) July 25, 2017. 2JA MCMEX is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred A. Coffield/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 moves a pallet from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea. San Diego, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 24, 2017) A pilot taxis an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 across the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, IKE, is conducting carrier qualifications during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (July 26, 2017) The U.S. Navy parachute team, the Leap Frogs, jump from a Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 during a performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days. The Leap Frogs are based in San Diego and perform aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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PACIFC OCEAN (July 23, 2017) Hospital corpsmen assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) refine operating processors for transporting and caring for a casualty in a UH-1Y Huey helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). Refining procedures allow the hospital corpsmen and Huey crew chiefs to be best prepared to handle any medical emergency that may arise. The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious squadron and marine expeditionary unit integration training off the coast of North Carolina. The training allows the Navy and Marine Corps team to improve interoperability and exercise the unique capabilities of the amphibious task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Clemente C. Garcia/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2017) Sailors instruct midshipmen on how to fire the .50-caliber machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) during a precision aim calibration live-fire exercise. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducting its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of its expeditionary strike group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (July 25, 2017) Lt. Gen Kenneth Tovo, commanding general of U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), participates in a simulated hot extraction by Special Boat Team 22 from Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Group 4, at the John C. Stennis Space Center. Tovo's visit to the three Stennis NSW commands marks his first tour of the area as commander of USASOC. (U.S. Navy photos by Leah Tolbert/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 31, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 is inspected prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zackary Alan Landers/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the Coral Sea as the sun rises over the horizon. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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CORAL SEA (July 29, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 Reinforced (Reinforced), and an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 are spotted on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes/Released)

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