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| 67k | Marc Andrew Mitscher, born 26 January 1887 in Hillsboro, Wis., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy 3 June 1910 and served 2 years at sea in Colorado. Commissioned ensign 7 March 1912, he served in San Diego during the Mexican campaign, and in September 1915 he reported for aviation training in North Carolina, one of the first ships in the Navy to carry an airplane. Designated naval aviator No. 33 on 2 June 1916, he served at various east coast naval air stations and in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations before reporting to Seaplane Division 1. On 16 May 1919 he took off from Newfoundland as pilot of NC-1. His plane and NC-3 landed in heavy fog near the Azores, but heavy seas prevented them from joining NC-4 in completing the first transatlantic air passage. For his part in this historic operation, Mitscher received the Navy Cross. In addition to several shore-based commands, Mitscher, during the next two decades, served in carriers Langley and Saratoga, seaplane tender Wright, and as commander, Patrol Wing 1. Between June 1939 and July 1941 be served as assistant chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics. Thence, he fitted out carrier Hornet and assumed command at her commissioning 20 October 1941. While under his command, Hornet launched Doolittle’s Army bombers for airstrikes against Japan 18 April 1942 and thus gained fame as "Shangri La". He captained her during the mighty battle of Midway 4 to 6 June, but was detached from the carrier 30 June less than 4 months before her loss 26 October during the battle of Santa Cruz Islands. Mitscher commanded Patrol Wing 2 until December when he became commander fleet air, Noumea. In April 1943 he became commander air, Solomon Islands, and from August to January 1944 he commanded fleet air, west coast. Returning to the central Pacific as Commander, Carrier Division 3, he was appointed vice admiral 21 March 1944 and ordered to take command of TF 58. This fast carrier task force, which operated alternately as TF 38, inflicted severe and irreparable damage on Japanese ground installations and against enemy naval and merchant shipping. His hard-hitting, wide-ranging carriers pounded the enemy from Truk to the Palaus, along the New Guinea coast, and throughout the Marianas. His eager, resourceful aviators devastated the enemy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea 19 to 20 June 1944. During the next year his warring carriers spearheaded the thrust-of-death against the heart of the Japanese Empire, covering successively the invasion of the Palaus, the liberation of the Philippines, and the conquest of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. During these operations he repeatedly led the fast carriers northward to pound the Japanese home islands. By July 1945 when he returned to the United States to serve as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air, Mitscher had received, among other awards, two Gold Stars in lieu of a second and third Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal with two Gold Stars. He served briefly as commander 8th Fleet and on 1 March 1946 became Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, with the rank as admiral. While serving in that capacity, Mitscher died at Norfolk, Va., 3 February 1947. Photo #: 80-G-424169. Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, USN, photographed during World War II. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 48k | Undated, location unknown. | - | |
| 126k | Undated, precommissioning photo. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 147k | The Ship's Sponsor Christening the USS Mitscher DDG-57. Ingalls Photo. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 97k | The Christening Coin. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 50k | The Christening Program. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 133k | The Commissioning Program. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 130k | DN-SC-95-01299. A view of the assembled crowd at the commissioning ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS MITSCHER (DDG-57) dockside at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Photo by Art Giberson, December 10 1994. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 138k | DN-SC-97-02318. Crewmembers of the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG-57) man the rails along the fantail of the ship at the conclusion of the commissioning ceremony at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Photo by John Bouvia, December 10 1994. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 70k | July 3, 1996 - North Atlantic: North Atlantic salt water spray soaks Sailors on board the Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during refueling operations with the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) (not shown). Mitscher is on her first deployment since being commissioned 1994. | Fred Weiss | |
| 89k | July 3, 1996 - North Atlantic: The US Navy`s nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) refuels with the Arleigh Burke Class destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during an underway replenishment operation in the North Atlantic. | Fred Weiss | |
| 61k | Barcelona, Spain July 19 1996. | Marc Piché | |
| 58k | Barcelona, Spain July 19 1996. | Marc Piché | |
| 48k | Barcelona, Spain July 19 1996. | Marc Piché | |
| 59k | Barcelona, Spain July 19 1996. | Marc Piché | |
| 45k | Barcelona, Spain July 19 1996. | Marc Piché | |
| 46k | Barcelona, Spain January 23 2001. | Marc Piché | |
| 80k | Barcelona, Spain January 2001. | Fabio Peña | |
| 78k | Barcelona, Spain January 2001. | Fabio Peña | |
| 92k | Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mar. 4, 2002, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) arrives this morning at the entrance to the channel to Port Everglades, Fla., for a short port visit to Fort Lauderdale. USS Mitscher is homeported in Norfolk, Va. U.S. Navy photo by of Ms. Grace Kelly. [020304-N-7314K-001] Mar. 4, 2002. | Fred Weiss | |
| 82k | Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mar. 7, 2002, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) heads out to sea this morning from the channel at Port Everglades, Fla., after a three-day port visit to Fort Lauderdale. USS Mitscher is homeported in Norfolk, Va. U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Ms. Grace Kelly. [020307-N-7314K-002] Mar. 7, 2002. | Fred Weiss | |
| 64k | At sea with the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) Oct. 29, 2002 -- A Naval Air Crewman watches USS Mitscher pass below shortly after lifting off from the deck of the ship's fantail. Mitscher is underway with the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Battle Group conducting missions in support of a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass. | Tony Cowart | |
| 84k | Norfolk, Va., Dec. 5, 2002, sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) ‘man the rails’ while dependents and friends look on in the rain and snow. The Mitscher is departing as part of the carrier battle group belong to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Marthaellen L. Ball. | Fred Weiss | |
| 45k | 030414-N-61418-004 April 14 2003 in Central Command waters. | Steven A. Cardali | |
| 54k | Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 20 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) conducts high-speed maneuvers after an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command, fleet oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). Mitscher is deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau. | Tony Cowart | |
| 146k | 030420-N-6141B-008. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 20 2003, the Military Sealift Command, fleet oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) refueling probe pulls away from the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) concluding part of an underway replenishment (UNREP). Mitscher is deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 116k | 030426-N-6141B-017 The Suez Canal April 26 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) passes a memorial built in recognition of the defense of the Suez Canal from 1914-1918 while transiting the Suez Canal. Mitscher is one of the many warships supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau. | - | |
| 64k | 030426-N-6141B-016. The Suez Canal April 26 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) transits the Suez Canal. The Mitscher is one of many warships supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 70k | Port Everglades, FL, April 26 2004, the crew assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) "man the rails" as they prepare to moor at Port Everglades, Fla., for Fleet Week 2004. Shown also are the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), center left, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), center right, and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755), lower right. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class William Lovelady. | Tony Cowart | |
| 43k | Atlantic Ocean, June 11 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) steams alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor | Tony Cowart | |
| 74k | Norfolk, VA March 5 2005. | Wendell R McLaughlin Jr | |
| 79k | Palma de Mallorca, Spain October 2005. | Pedro Carreras | |
| 70k | Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, October 25 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) prepares to arrive at Souda Bay’s Marathi NATO Pier Facility for a routine port visit on the Greek island of Crete. Mitscher deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., in May and is currently engaged in Operation Active Endeavor, establishing a presence in the Mediterranean and patrolling merchant traffic to prevent terrorism and illegal activities. U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Paul Farley. | Tony Cowart | |
| 55k | As above. | Tony Cowart | |
| 114k | The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) mans the rails as the ship arrives at Souda Bay's Marathi NATO Pier Facility on the Greek island of Crete for a routine port visit on October 25 2005. Mitscher is deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., and is patrolling the Mediterranean to prevent terrorism and illegal activities. DoD photo by Paul Farley, U.S. Navy, ID# 051025-N-0780F-004. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 48k | Norfolk, VA, November 15 2005, sailors man-the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following a regularly scheduled six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mitscher patrolled the Black Sea and strengthened allied capabilities by providing maritime interception operations training to Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Gregory A. Roberts. | Tony Cowart | |
| 34k | Norfolk, VA, June 9 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) sails into Harbor Park during Norfolk Harborfest. The 30th Annual Harborfest included a Parade of Sail with over 700 water vessels, honoring Capt. Lane Briggs and officially kicked off the weekend celebration.U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Laura A. Moore. | Tony Cowart | |
| 108k | Norfolk, VA, September 12 2006, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) as she sits moored pier side in Naval Station Norfolk. Copyright by terms of Creative Commons. Photo provided by T.M. Wolf. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 133k | 070429-N-5074X-017. Montevideo, Uruguay, April 29 2007, aailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) load pallets of toys for Project Handclasp in Montevideo. The Boy’s Home "Maruja Stirling“, who is directed by the Uruguayan Institute for Children and Adolescents, was the recipient of the Project Handclap material. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Laura Dogger. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 83k | 070603-N-4021H-054. Pacific Ocean, June 3 2007, a Chilean Navy SH-32 Super Puma helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Mitscher (DDG 57) while engaged in multinational flight operations during the Teamwork South phase of Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2007. POA is focusing on enhancing relationships with partner nations through a variety of exercises and events at sea and on shore throughout South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 96k | 070918-N-8908S-011. Norfolk, VA, September 18 2007, guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment in support of Partnership of the Americas (POA). POA is designed to support U.S. Southern Command responsibilities by focusing on enhancing relationships with regional partner nations through a verity of exercises both at sea and ashore throughout South America and the Caribbean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiffany Stricklin. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 90k | 080428-N-1082Z-014. Port Everglades, FL, April 28 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) pulls into port at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for Fleet Week. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky. | Bill Gonyo/Robert M. Cieri | |
| 54k | Ship's patch. | Mike Smolinski | |
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