USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Commissioning
The Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was commissioned into active service Saturday, Oct. 15, at North Locust Point in Baltimore.
DDG 1000 is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission surface combatants and is named for Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, former chief of naval operations. A veteran of World War II as well as the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, Zumwalt exemplified honor, courage, and commitment during 32 years of dedicated naval service, earning a Bronze Star with Valor for his actions during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
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Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford: Today is a great day. #USSZumwalt pic.twitter.com/y7g22Ld9PJ
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
.@NAVSURFOR: I stand here in awe of this mighty warship.#USSZumwalt #USNavy pic.twitter.com/Tqc63uMfN4
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
.@PacificCommand’s Adm. Harry Harris: #USSZumwalt and crew are powerful guarantors of peace.#USNavy pic.twitter.com/uveQkTO0dC
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
.@CNORichardson: #USSZumwalt and crew are definition of readiness.#USNavy pic.twitter.com/iQZtQf4ltN
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
.@SECNAV: #USNavy and @USMC are America’s away team … There is no next best thing to being there. #PresenceMatters pic.twitter.com/tcgWmZQTju
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
.@SECNAV: Our most important partnership is with the American people.#USSZumwalt #USNavy pic.twitter.com/shVBNT5stf
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
#BREAKING: #USSZumwalt, #USNavy's newest and most technologically advanced surface ship, has been commissioned. #ZGram1000 #MdFleetWeek pic.twitter.com/c0fA2pORyY
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
Colors are raised aboard #USNavy's #USSZumwalt.#ZGram1000 pic.twitter.com/oPF01mLUbc
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
#USNavy’s newest and most technologically advanced surface ship, #USSZumwalt, is brought to life.#ZGram1000 pic.twitter.com/fV6pMt5w0e
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
#USNavy #USSZumwalt's Capt. James Kirk: Today we are celebrating three things. First, a great man. pic.twitter.com/cCyUI1pPav
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
Welcome to the #USNavy fleet, #USSZumwalt! You will carry on your namesake's legacy. You are tough, bold and ready.#ZGram1000 #MDFleetWeek pic.twitter.com/i9jReJyfMG
— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) October 15, 2016
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