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| 140k | USS Fitzgerald is named in honor of Lieutenant William Charles Fitzgerald, USN, who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on 7 August 1967 in Vietnam. At about 0300 on 7 August 1967, Coastal Group Sixteen's compound came under vicious attack by two Viet Cong battalions. The assault began with an intense mortar barrage followed immediately by the advance of troops. Fitzgerald, the senior American commander, immediately ordered a retreat of the civilians within the compound. Because of the compound's location adjacent to a river and the aggressors position, the only escape route was via water in small boats. Lieutenant Fitzgerald and three others delayed their retreat as long as possible in order to provide covering fire and to direct fire from surrounding friendly forces. Many calls were made to orbiting gunship aircraft, artillery units, and "Swift"-type fasr river patrol boats to provide defensive fire. The Viet Cong attack, however was swift and well coordinated. It soon became apparent that the South Vietnamese forces were decimated and that the American bunker was the sole remaining source of resistance. As the situation deteriorated, Fitzgerald ordered his last three remaining defenders to retreat while he used small arms fire to cover their escape. Fitzgerald was mortally wounded in this action. In honor of Lieutenant William C. Fitzgerald's loyal and selfless dedication to his people, he was posthumously awarded the U. S. Navy's highest decoration for valor The Navy Cross. Additionally, he was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign ribbon bar. | Bill Gonyo | |
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| 9k | Undated, location unknown. | © Bath Iron Works Inc. | |
| 96k | The Launching program. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 215k | USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) underway, probably during builders sea trials in 1995. Photographer: Debbie Houston, Bath Iron Works. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Photo # NH 106837-KN. | Robert Hurst | |
| 82k | The Commissioning program. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 70k | Aboard USS FITZGERALD May 8, 1997, Gunner's Mate (guns) 3rd Class Shad Tucker of Killeen, Texas, lubricates the chase of a 5-inch, 54-caliber MK 45 gun mount aboard the guided missle destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) after the ship conducted firing exercises while underway in the Arabian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Wayne Edwards. | Fred Weiss | |
| 139k | DN-SD-03-12157, 990218-N-1523C-002. The Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig reviews videotape of a missile launch taken during Operation DESERT FOX while on tour of the guided missile destroyer USS FITZGERALD's (DDG 62) Combat Information Center (CIC). Photo by PHCS Terry Cosgrove, February 18 1999. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 27k | San Francisco, CA October 1999. | Marc Piché | |
| 35k | Fremantle, Australia December 12 2000. | Marc Piché | |
| 34k | Fremantle, Australia December 12 2000. | Marc Piché | |
| 68k | Fremantle, Australia December 12 2000. | Marc Piché | |
| 96k | Fremantle, Australia December 17 2000. | Marc Piché | |
| 100k | Off Mukilteo, WA on her way to Everett, Wa. on Nov. 08, 2001. | Larry Lee | |
| 61k | At sea aboard USS Benfold (DDG 65) Jul. 30, 2002, sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer prepare for an underway replenishment (UNREP) while the destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) prepares to take station alongside Benfold. Both vessels are participating in Fleet Battle Experiment Juliet (FBE-J) in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael D. Kennedy. | Fred Weiss | |
| 49k | A harbor tug pulls the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) away from Pier 3 at the Naval Station, San Diego. Fitzgerald is participating in Millenium Challenge 2002, one of the largest U.S. joint military training experiments. The experimental exercise will focus on finding new ways to use the equipment already available to the military. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Dawn C.Montgomery. | Fred Weiss | |
| 70k | The first sunset of the year provides a beautiful backdrop for the guided missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Howard (DDG 83). The ships are decorated with holiday lights as they are moored in San Diego. U.S. Navy photo. | Fred Weiss | |
| 112k | 030101-O-4633P-001, San Diego, CA January 1 2003, the first sunset of the year provides a beautiful backdrop for the destroyers USS Elliot (DD 967), USS Olendorf (DD 972), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The ships are decorated with holiday lights as they are moored in San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Geoffrey Patrick. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 193k | March 12 2003, sailors "man the rails" aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as it pulls into Pearl Harbor for a four-day port visit with the Nimitz Battle Group. U.S. Navy photo 030312-N-0000L-001 by Lt. j.g. Bradley Lewis. | Original: Bill Gonyo Replacement: Robert Hurst | |
| 127k | The Guided Missile Destroyer USS Fitzgerald DDG-62 approaches the fast combat support ship USS Bridge (AOE-10) to begin a vertical replenishment. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Yesenia Rosas March 19, 2003. | Steven A. Cardali | |
| 81k | Pacific Ocean, March 19 2003, a CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to the Gunbearers of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11) transfers supplies from the fast combat support ship USS Bridge (AOE 10) to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) follows behind during vertical replenishment (VERT REP) operations. U.S. Navy photo | Fred Weiss | |
| 97k | The Guided Missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald transits the Straits of Hormuz while entering the Arabian Gulf region. April 6 2003. | Steven A. Cardali | |
| 153k | 031215-N-1159B-001. Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, California December 15 2003, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrives at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Seal Beach, to onload ammunitions. Navy Weapons Station Seal Beach serves as the Navy's primary West Coast ordnance storage, loading and maintenance location. An average of 80 vessels visit NWS Seal Beach each year to receive and offload various weapons, ammunition, and countermeasure devices. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Brian Brannon. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 93k | 40930-N-8590G-001. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, September 30 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) prepares to pull into port at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Fitzgerald replaced the Spruance-class destroyer USS O’Brien (DD 975) as part of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed Naval Forces to maintain international peace and security in the Far East. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Gary B. Granger Jr. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 77k | Hobart, Australia on April 7 2005. | Glenn Tower | |
| 108k | Hobart, Australia on April 7 2005. | Glenn Tower | |
| 103k | 050520-N-9851B-009. Shimoda, Japan, May 20 2005, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) at anchor in dress ship in Shimoda Bay, honoring the 66th annual Black Ship Festival, which commemorates the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry, 150 years ago, opening Japan to the west. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 59k | 050623-N-5781F-279, Coral Sea, June 23 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), foreground, and the guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) underway in formation in preparation to fire the ship's MK-45 5-inch lightweight guns during a ship sinking exercise. Fitzgerald and John Paul Jones are currently operating in the Coral Sea in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Bo J. Flannigan. | Tony Cowart | |
| 102k | Off the coast of Australia on June 24 2005 during Operation TALISMAN SABER OP with the HMAS SUCCESS. | Jack Treutle | |
| 115k | Off the coast of Eastern Australia, June 24 2005, a wave crashes against the hull of USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) as refueling takes place with HMAS Success during Talisman Saber 2005. Official Royal Australian Navy photo. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 116k | 050907-N-1332Y-296. Pacific Ocean, September 7 2005, Commanding Officer, USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), Cmdr. Bradley Smith and Cmdr. David Hughes, Fitzgerald's prospective commanding officer, serve pizza to the crew. This was Smith's last night as Fitzgerald's commanding officer before Hughes relieves him in a change-of-command ceremony. Fitzgerald is assigned to the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, currently forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Adam York. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 192k | Yokosuka Port Operations pusher boats and USS Kittanning (YTB-787) move the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) pier-side after she recently completed a scheduled maintenance period, on 1 March 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Patrick L. Heil . United States Navy News Service ID 060301-N-3946H-019. | Robert Hurst | |
| 46k | Manistee (YTB-782) approaches Fitzgerald (DDG-62) to secure tug lines at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY), 19 April 2006, as the Guided Missile Destroyer prepares to depart for a scheduled underway period. US Navy photo 060419-N-9851B-005 by PH2 John L. Beeman. | Chet Morris | |
| 41k | 060506-N-4953E-002, Yokosuka, Japan, May 4 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), left, guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) participate in Divisional Tactics (DIVTACs), a maneuvering exercise where ships execute various formations in close proximity to each other. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr. | Tony Cowart | |
| 138k | June 17 2006, USS Fitzgerald’s (DDG 62) oldest Corpsman, Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/FMF) William Ryan Sr., and youngest, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Megan Harclerode, cut their birthday cake June 17 celebrating the 180th birthday of the hospital corpsman rating. Official U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Justin Biolo. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 122k | 060802-N-2716P-004. Yokosuka, August 2 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to her forward deployed homeport of Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, after a regularly scheduled under way period. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Paul J. Phelps. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 125k | DN-SD-07-10238, 060814-N-2716P-006. August 14 2006, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I) Guided Missile Destroyer USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) salute the National Ensign during morning colors. The FITZGERALD is forward deployed to Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan (JPN).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Paul J. Phelps | Bill Gonyo | |
| 135k | 060814-N-2716P-028. Yokosuka, August 14 2006, sailors onboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) man the rails to say farewell to the guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) as she departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for the last time as a home-ported vessel. After nearly a decade of service to Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15), Vandegrift is shifting homeports to Naval Station San Diego, Calif. The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) can be seen getting underway in the background. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul J. Phelps. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 212k | 061015-N-MP696-179. Yokosuka, Japan, October 15 2006, on board the Arleigh Burke Class Guided-Missile Destroyer USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) children and adults from the Cub Scouts Tokyo Group No. 4 pose on the foredeck with USN Cmdr. David W. Hughes (left), Commanding Officer, and USN Lt. Cmdr. John D. Tolg (right), Executive Officer, holding up the ship's banner. The Scouts were given a guided tour of the Fitzgerald while she was in port. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class David J. Hewitt. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 156k | 061207-N-6106R-013. December 7 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), pulls along side aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS). Kitty Hawk, operating out of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, is deployed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 195k | 061207-N-6106R-060. December 7 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sails away after completing a replenishment at sea with USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is deployed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, on a regularly scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 113k | 070212-N-1251W-002. February 12 2007, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), with the assistance of Kittanning (YTB 787) pulls alongside USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as she returns to the forward deployed operating base: Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, following a scheduled underway period. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew R. White. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 189k | INS Mysore (D 60) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) sail in unison as part of Exercise Malabar 07-01 on 09 April 2007 in the Philippine Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John L. Beeman. | Robert Hurst | |
| 75k | 070607-N-1251W-001. Yokosuka, Japan, June 7 2007, Storekeeper 3rd Class Amanda Lewis and Yeoman Seaman Kent Smith raise the ensign on the stern of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) June 7, 2007, during morning colors. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. White. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 124k | 070807-N-XXXXD-002. Pacific Ocean, August 7 2007, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires a surface-to-surface Harpoon missile during Valiant Shield 07. Fitzgerald is part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, which operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. The Kitty Hawk, John C. Stennis and Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups are participating in Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, the exercise includes 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Alexis M. Diazfigueroa. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 84k | USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) participated in a bilateral Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with Great Britain’s Royal Navy Frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) September 7 2007. The search and seizure (VBSS) team from HMS Monmouth (F-235) performs a fast-rope insertion on the flight deck of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) via Monmouth’s Merlin helicopter. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (SW) Alexis M. Diaz. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 82k | 071103-N-2429D-187. Pacific Ocean, November 3 2007, members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5, Det. 15, join aviation warfare systems operators assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 "Chargers", as they practice fast-roping exercises during a search and seizure exercise aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald, part of Destroyer Squadron DESRON 15, is underway on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Alexis Diaz. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 96k | 71204-N-2638R-003. Pacific Ocean, December 4 2007, an SH-60F helicopter from the "Chargers" of Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron (HSL) 14 lands on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is underway on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 111k | 080216-N-5253W-001. Pacific Ocean, February 16 2008, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) lay out belts of 25 mm ammunition for the MK-38 chain gun in preparation for a live-fire, small-craft action team (SCAT) drill while underway in the western Pacific. SCAT drills are designed to train crewmembers how to react in the event of a small-boat attack on the ship. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 123k | 080216-N-5253W-004. Pacific Ocean, February 16 2008, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jami Kilmer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires dual .50-caliber machine guns during a live-fire, small-craft action team (SCAT) drill while underway in the western Pacific. SCAT drills are designed to train crewmembers how to react in the event of a small-boat attack on the ship. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 137k | 080217-N-5253W-002. Pacific Ocean, February 17 2008, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) enter a smoke-filled compartment to battle a simulated shipboard fire during an integrated training team drill. Such drills are used to train Sailors to effectively deal with various combat, medical, engineering and damage control scenarios. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 172k | 080222-N-4420S-590. Pacific Ocean, February 22 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS Chafee (DDG 90) during exercises with several Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ships. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Scorza. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 102k | 080229-N-5253W-001. Yellow Sea, February 29 2008, Cmdr. Daniel Dusek, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) updates Deputy Commander of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Battle Flotilla 2 Rear Adm. Hong-Pil Chaion on the joint Foal Eagle 2008, an annual exercise involving U.S. and R.O.K. forces, in the ship's combat information center. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 157k | 081120-N-0000X-001. Yokosuka, Japan, November 20 2008, sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald's (DDG 62) Harpoon handling team lower a Harpoon missile into its launch rack during an ammunition onload operation with Naval Munitions Command Explosive Activities Division Detachment at Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 100k | The Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (DDG-54), left, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JDS Kurama (DDH-144) are underway during Exercise Malabar 2009, an annual exercise led by the Indian Navy. US Navy photo. | Tommy Trampp | |
| 124k | 090212-N-2638R-003. Yokosuka, Japan, February 12 2009, the tugboats Azuma and Shima guide the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) toward her berth at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Fitzgerald is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that comprise Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, which serves in the western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf as part of Battle Force Seventh Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Reckard. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 218k | 090212-N-2638R-002. Yokosuka, Japan, February 12 2009, the tugboats Azuma and Shima guide the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) toward her berth at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Fitzgerald is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that comprise Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, which serves in the western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf as part of Battle Force Seventh Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan Reckard. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 203k | 090413-N-4664L-001. Yokosuka, Japan, April 13 2009, Operations Specialist 1st Class Ryan K. King reviews a navigation chart in the Combat Information Center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). King is one of the few remaining crewmembers aboard Fitzgerald who sailed from the ship's homeport of San Diego to forward-deployment in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign James E. Lamb. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 164k | The Canadian Navy replenishment oiler HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509) conducts an underway replenishment with the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), Pacific Ocean, on 26 May 2009. Fitzgerald is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, and is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder. Navy NewsService photo # 090526-N-9123L-094. | Robert Hurst | |
| 87k | 091013-N-1644H-002. Pacific Ocean, October 13 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) underway in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John M. Hageman. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 120k | Pacific Ocean, December 4 2009, Chillicothe, Ohio native Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Paul Pittenger, left, and Salt Lake City native Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ratha Neang, right, remove chocks and chains from an SH-60B helicopter aboard the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). Fitzgerald is deployed with ships from Destroyer Squadron 15 and ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in support of Ship's Antisubmarine Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 163, an exercise cross-training U.S. and Japanese service members in antisubmarine warfare. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 134k | 091228-N-9123L-001. Yokosuka, Japan, December 28 2009, guided-missile destroyers USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and USS Lassen (DDG 82) are moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka as crews from both ships enjoy a holiday stand-down. Fitzgerald and Lassen are two of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, and are permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 167k | 110203-N-9818V-091. Pacfific Ocean, February 3 2011, Cmdr. Dennis Velez, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), mans the helm. Fitzgerald is forward deployed to Yokosuka as part of the Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 139k | 110204-N-9818V-427. Otaru, Japan, February 4 2011, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Capt. Sumio Nagai, commander of Escort Division 15, meets with Cmdr. Dennis Velez, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and Cmdr. Brian Mutty, executive officer, during a port visit to Otaru, Japan. Fitzgerald is forward-deployed to Yokosuka as part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 50k | 110209-N-WW409-148. Pacific Ocean, February 9 2011, Cmdr. Dennis Velez, right, the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), and Quartermaster Seaman Brandon Joiner observe a man overboard training drill from the bridge aboard the ship while under way. Fitzgerald is deployed with Destroyer Squadron 15. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 145k | 110209-N-WW409-203. Pacific Ocean, February 9 2011, Ensign Carissa Guthrie, right, Navy Counselor 1st Class Marshea Taylor, center, and a fellow Sailor check the muster report on the bridge during a man overboard drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) underway. Fitzgerald is deployed with Destroyer Squadron 15. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos. | Robert M. Cieri | |
| 712k | 120912-N-TX154-258 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2012) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway in the Pacific Ocean following a live-fire sink exercise as part of exercise Valiant Shield 2012 (VS12). The crews of Fitzgerald and the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) sank the former amphibious transport dock ship USS Coronado (AGF-11) to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting and firing against a surface target. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released | - | |
| 81k | 121025-N-ZZ999-203. Pacific Ocean, October 25 2012, a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) launches from the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise. | Tony Cowart | |
| 40k | As above. | Tony Cowart | |
| 113k | 130313-N-BX824-322. WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, March 13 2013, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), right, conducts tactical maneuvers with ships from the Republic of Korea Navy. Fitzgerald is part of Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently underway to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman. | Ron Reeves | |
| 147k | 160713-N-XN177. Yokosuka, Japan, July 16 2013, in drydock. | Ron Reeves | |
| 147k | 150326-N-XM324-055. Waters near Guam, March 26 2015, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), right, comes alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) for a replenishment-at-sea during Multi-Sail 2015. Multi-Sail in an annual Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 exercise designed to assess combat systems, improve teamwork and increase warfighting capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne. | Ron Reeves | |
| 60k | 150406-N-XM324-119. DaNang, Vietnam, April 6 2015, Cmdr. Christopher England, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), shakes hands with an officer from the Vietnam People's Navy during the opening ceremony of Naval Engagement Activity Vietnam. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne. | Tommy Trampp | |
| 111k | 150410-N-XM324-046. South China Sea, April 10 2015, Ensign Eric Boyd, from Los Angeles, speaks to a member of the Vietnam People's Navy on the bridge as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Da Nang, Vietnam during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne. | Ron Reeves | |
| 125k | 170425-N-HE318-310. Sea of Japan, April 25 2017, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Choukai (DDG 176). Exercises like this enhance information sharing and combined maritime defense capabilities to ensure the U.S. and our allies remain ready to defend the region against any provocations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann. | Ron Reeves | |
| 104k | 170425-N-HE318-169. Sea of Japan, April 25 2017, the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conducts a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Choukai (DDG 176). Exercises like this enhance information sharing and combined maritime defense capabilities to ensure the U.S. and our allies remain ready to defend the region against any provocations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann. | Ron Reeves | |
| 198k | 170427-N-HE318-257. Sea of Japan, April 27 2017, sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197). Fitzgerald is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann | Ron Reeves | |
| 600k | 170617-N-BV658-139 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 17, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following a collision with a merchant vessel while operating southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Weiermann/Released) | Ron Reeves | |
| 521k | 170617-N-BV658-379 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 16, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following a collision with a merchant vessel while operating southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy Photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Weiermann/Released) | Ron Reeves | |
| 521k | 170617-N-XN177-158 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 17, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following a collision with a merchant vessel while operating southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Ron Reeves | |
| 521k | 170617-N-XN177-155 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 17, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) returns to Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka following a collision with a merchant vessel while operating southwest of Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Ron Reeves | |
| 80k | Track chart of the collision between Fitzgerald and ACX Crystal on 17 June 2017 | Ron Reeves | |
| 133k | Damage to bow of ACX Crystal following collision. Associated Press photo | Ron Reeves | |
| 157k | Detail of damage to Fitzgerald's starboard superstructure. Associated Press photo | Ron Reeves | |
| 580k | 170711-N-XN177-058 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) Tug Menominee (YT-807) assists USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) as it moves to Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 517k | 170711-N-XN177-033 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) Tugs Seminole (YT-805) and Menominee (YT-807) assist USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) as it moves toward Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 575k | 170711-N-XN177-244 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves into Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Bob Haner, YN1, USN (Ret) | |
| 510k | 170711-N-XN177-315 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves into Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 717k | 170711-N-XN177-205 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) moves into Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. Note the two push tugs at Fitzgerald's stern, PU-3 and PU-8, which appear to be converted LCMs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 616k | 170711-N-WC492-039 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released) | Curtis Tammany | |
| 685k | 170711-N-WC492-036 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 850k | 170711-N-WC492-030 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released) | Dave Wright | |
| 490k | 170711-N-WC492-027 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released) | Curtis Tammany | |
| 370k | 170711-N-WC492-050 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 11, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel.(U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor/Released)) | Curtis Tammany | |
| 712k | 170713-N-NT265-025 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 13, 2017) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) sits in Dry Dock 4 at Fleet Activities Yokosuka to continue repairs and assess damage sustained from its June 17 collision with a merchant vessel. This view shows damage above the waterline to the outside skin of the ship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk/Released) | - | |
| 115k | USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departing San Diego, 27 August 2020. Photo copyright George Schneider. | George Schneider | |
| 42k | Ship's patch. | S. E. 'Bill' Wightman | |
| 30k | Ship's patch. | S. E. 'Bill' Wightman | |
| 26k | Ship's patch. | Gerd Matthes | |
| Commanding Officers | ||
| 01 | CDR Gary Michael Holst | 14 October 1995 - 30 April 1997 |
| 02 | CDR Charles Walt Martoglio | 30 April 1997 - 23 October 1998 |
| 03 | CDR James Stephen Grant | 23 October 1998 - 19 April 2000 |
| 04 | CDR Alfred Collins | 19 April 2000 - 12 December 2001 |
| 05 | CDR John Philip Neagley | 12 December 2001 - 24 October 2003 |
| 06 | CDR Bradley Joseph Smith | 24 October 2003 - 07 September 2005 |
| 07 | CDR David Wayne Hughes | 07 September 2005 - 04 May 2007 |
| 08 | CDR Daniel Patrick Dusek | 04 May 2007 - 31` October 2008 |
| 09 | CDR Richard John Dromerhauser | 31 October 2008 - 18 May 2010 |
| 10 | CDR Dennis Velez | 18 May 2010 - 26 July 2011 |
| 11 | CDR Brian Thomas Mutty | 26 July 2011 - 17 December 2012 |
| 12 | CDR Jonathan Lowe Schmitz | 17 December 2012 - 29 May 2014 |
| 13 | CDR Christopher Stephen England | 29 May 2014 - 15 December 2015 |
| 14 | CDR Robert Ying Shu | 15 December 2015 - 13 May 2017 |
| 15 | CDR Bryce A. Benson 1 | 13 May 2017 - 17 June 2017 |
| 16 | CDR Sean Michael Babbitt (XOIC) | 17 June 2017 - 11 July 2017 |
| 17 | CDR John Jospeh Fay (TDY) | 11 July 2017 - 25 August 2017 |
| 18 | CDR Garrett H. Miller | 25 August 2017 - 17 January 2020 |
| 19 | CDR Scott Thatcher Wilbur | 17 January 2020 - November 2021 |
| 20 | CDR David J. Catterall | November 2021 - 13 April 2023 |
| 21 | CDR Jayson Christopher Larsen | 13 April 2023 - present |
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