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DDG-61 USS RAMAGE

CLASS - BURKE Flight I As Built.
Displacement 8373 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 504' 7" (oa) x 66' 11" x 20' (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/54 RF, 2 Phalanx 20mm Guns, 90 VLS Cells,
8 Harpoon Missiles, 6 x 12.75" TT.
Machinery, 100,000 SHP; 4 GE LM-2500 Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Range 4400 NM@ 20 Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Litton - Ingalls, Pascagoula Miss. on January 4 1993.
Launched February 11 1994 and commissioned July 22 1995.
Active unit of the US. Navy.
Homeported at Norfolk Virginia.

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Ramage 23kCDR Lawson P. Ramage, Commanding Officer of the USS Parche was awarded the Medal of Honor for a pre dawn attack on a Japanese convoy, July 31, 1944. He was presented the Medal Of Honor By President Franklin D. Roosevelt and retired from the US Navy as a Vice Admiral.Steven A. Cardali
Ramage 61kVice Admiral Ramage in July 1964 when he was appointed Commander of the First Fleet.Ed Velasquez
Ramage 17kUndated, location unknown.-
Ramage 31kUndated, location unknown.Chester O. Morris
Ramage 37kCommemorative collage created by James Lawson.James Lawson
Ramage 108kThe Commissioning Program for the USS Ramage DDG-61.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 45kDN-SN-95-00734. A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS RAMAGE (DDG-61) as tug boats move the vessel to the fitting out pier following the ship's launching at Ingalls Shipbuilding Inc. February 11 1994.-
Ramage 67k Jan 23, 1995, Gulf of Mexica, the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) underway during builders sea trials.Fred Weiss
Ramage 21kInvitation to the commissioning ceremony.Chester O. Morris
Ramage 118kNorfolk, VA December 1995.Marc Piché
Ramage 71kNov 01, 1996, Hampton Roadstead, Virginia: The guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) being assisted toward the dock by three civilian tugboats. The Ramage, along with other units of the Sixth Fleet, is returning from a Mediterranean deployment.Fred Weiss
Ramage 41kJan. 14, 1997: A US Navy S-3B Viking aircraft from Air Anti-submarine Squadron 22 (VS-22) "Checkmates", on final approach towards the Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The Arleigh Burke class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) is underway in the background.Fred Weiss
Ramage 59kBoston, MA July 20 1997.Marc Piché
Ramage 35kNorfolk July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Ramage 36kNorfolk July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Ramage 33kNorfolk July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Ramage 51k031213-N-5319A-014. Atlantic Ocean, 13 December 2003, Gunners Mate First Class Casey Rodgers, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Kraft and Boatswain’s Mate Senior Chief Tony Diaz assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six (EODMU 6) fast rope out of a SH-60 Seahawk assigned to the "Nightdippers" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5) onto the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), during a mine counter measures exercise. EODMU 6 is aboard USS George Washington (CVN73) conducting Composite Training Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 119k040625-N-0780F-070. Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, 25 June 2004, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), top, cruises into Souda Harbor for a brief port visit as the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) departs following a brief stay in the eastern Mediterranean port. Both Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two Eight (DESRON 28) and homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 92kOff Toulon, August 15 2004 during the Naval Parade for the 60th anniversary of the Provence Landings. From the collection of Guy Schaeffer.Paolo Marsan
Ramage 109k050620-N-6495K-005, June 20, 2005, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) departs Naval Station Norfolk along with other ships assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for scheduled underway operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kathaleen A. Knowles.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 106k051215-N-2103B-002. Atlantic Ocean, 15 December 2005, a view from aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) along side, after completing a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operation. Eisenhower is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Molinari.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 100k051215-N-5884M-001. Atlantic Ocean, 15 December 2005, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) breaks away from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) after a replenishment at sea operation. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Christopher Molinari.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 122kArctic (T-AOE-8) underway in the Atlantic Ocean, 6 May 2006, with guided-missile cruiser Anzio (CG-68), and guided-missile destroyer Ramage (DDG-61) followed by guided-missile destroyer Mason (DDG-87). The ships were participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike group. US Navy photo # 060506-N-0490C-004 Atlantic Ocean (May 6, 2006) by PH2 Miguel A. Contreras.Douglas Brown
Ramage 104k060522-N-7676W-039. Atlantic Ocean, 22 May 2006, Landing Craft Air Cushion Seven One (LCAC-71) passes the guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) after loading equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) bound for New York City Fleet Week. More than 1000 sailors and 600 Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship will take part in Fleet Week activities 24-31 May. U.S. Navy Photograph by Mr. John F. Williams.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 119k060524-N-4936C-006. New York Harbor, May 24 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) sails pass the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor headed for a Manhattan pier to participate in the 19th Annual Fleet Week New York City. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Second Class David P. Coleman.Bill Gonyo
Ramage 114k060524-N-7921G-164, 24 May 2006, sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), as she enters New York Harbor for Fleet Week New York City 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron Glover.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 104k060526-N-4936C-005. New York City, 26 May 2006, Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Ariene Enriquez, (right) and Engineman 1st Class John Manley (both assigned to the Ramage), patrol the waters around pier 88 in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006. Shown nested at pier 88 are USS Mason (DDG 87) and outboard of her USS Ramage (DDG 61). U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class David P. Coleman. Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 90kNorfolk, VA, September 12 2006, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) as she sits moored pier side in Naval Station Norfolk following her return from deployment. Copyright by terms of Creative Commons. Photo provided by T.M. Wolf.Bill Gonyo
Ramage 132kDN-SD-07-24299, 061115-N-0490C-004. U.S. Navy (USN) Operations Specialist Seaman Recruit Richard Blalock plots the ship's course on a navigational map aboard the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS RAMAGE (DDG 61) on Nov. 15, 2006 while on patrol on the Persian Gulf. The RAMAGE is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Miguel Angel Contreras, November 15 2006.Bill Gonyo
Ramage 90k061115-N-0490C-009. Arabian Sea, 15 November 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) sails ahead after completing a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ramage is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group that is on a regular scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras. Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 74k061115-N-0490C-001. Arabian Sea, 15 November 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Ramage is part of the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 128k061115-N-0490C-006. Arabian Sea, 15 November 2006, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Matthew J. Gensler, assigned to the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five (HS-5), verifies his receipt for his procurement of fuel aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). HS-5 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW-7), embarked aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 127k061115-N-0490C-011. Arabian Sea, 15 November 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) steams alongside the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). Ramage is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, which is on a regular scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Miguel Angel Contreras.Robert M. Cieri
Ramage 66kShips patch.Steven A. Cardali

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