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	116k	Steelworker Second Class Robert Dean Stethem (DV) USN		Steven A. Cardali
	146k	USS Stethem (DDG-63) poster courtesy of Lockheed Martin.		Bill Gonyo
	84k	Undated, in San Diego harbor.		Gerd Matthes
	65k	Undated, in San Diego harbor.		Gerd Matthes
	99k	The Christening coin.		Robert M. Cieri
	49k	The Christening program.		Robert M. Cieri
	101k	The Christening July 16 1994.		Robert M. Cieri
	101k	The ship's sponsor, Partricia L. Stethem.		Steven A. Cardali
	87k	The Commissioning program.		Robert M. Cieri
	219k	USS STETHEM (DDG 63) and USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) conducting SEA TRIALS in the Gulf of Mexico circa 1995.		-
	74k	May 1 1995, Gulf of Mexica, an aerial starboard beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG-63) underway during builder`s sea trials.		Fred Weiss
	60k	May 1 1995, Gulf of Mexico, a port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS Stethem(DDG-63) underway during builder`s sea trials. The Stethem has been assigned to Pacific Fleet Destroyer Squadron 21 (DESRON21).		Fred Weiss
	27k	San Francisco October 1996.		Marc Piché
	62k	Fremantle, Australia October 18 1997.		Marc Piché
	47k	Fremantle, Australia October 23 1997.		Marc Piché
	32k	Columbia River June 12 2000.		Marc Piché
	34k	Longview, WA June 12 2000.		Marc Piché
	27k	San Diego, CA June 2000.		Tom Case
	33k	San Diego, CA July 28 2001.		Marc Piché
	65k	USS Stethem (DDG 63) moored pierside during Fleet Week 2002 in San Diego. The first Fleet Week was celebrated in San Diego during the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition.		Bill Gonyo
	45k	At sea aboard USS Stethem (DDG 63) Oct. 16, 2002, a U.S. Navy Tomahawk cruise missile launches from the Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer’s vertical launch system at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) western test range complex off the coast of California, in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo.		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
	64k	030508-N-0000X-001 A Tactical Tomahawk Cruise Missile launches from guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a live-warhead test. The missile traveled 760 nautical miles to successfully impact it’s intended target on San Clemente Island, part of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) test range in Southern California. (All Hands magazine photo by: U.S. Navy , January 2004, pg. 54.)		Bill Gonyo
	146k	040312-N-3874J-002. San Diego, Calif., March 12 2004, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Darlak, Executive Officer of the guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), welcomes 375 elementary school students aboard the ship. Students from John Adams Elementary School in San Diego had the chance to see firsthand what ship life is like aboard Stethem. The event was organized by the 1st Class Petty Officers Association, which gave the students a chance to interact with the Sailors. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel A. Jones.		Bill Gonyo
	99k	Pacific Ocean, March 23 2006, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG-63), foreground, sail in formation with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) (foreground to background) guided missile destroyer JDS Hatakaze (DDG-171), destroyer JDS Harusame (DD-102), and guided missile destroyer JDS Kirishima (DDG-174). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier spent three days conducting exercises with JMDSF and took part in an officer exchange program as part of a passing exercise (PASSEX). Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) were on a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class M. Jeremie Yoder (# 060323-N-6074Y-063).		Fabio Peña
	70k	Akita, Japan, April 4 2006, USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Akita, Japan, April 4 for a scheduled port visit. Before arriving, the ship participated in Exercise Foal Eagle with other Navy ships and the Republic of Korea. Following the port visit, Stethem will continue on a routine deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the Western Pacific. Photo by Intelligence Specialist 1st Class (SW) Keith Van Hoosen.		Bill Gonyo
	45k	060504-N-4953E-007, Yokosuka, Japan, May 4 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to tow the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a towing exercise (TOWEX), an exercise that allows a ship to use a rare complex procedure for towing ships that are in need of assistance. Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006 assigned to Destroyer Squadron One Five (DESRON-15). Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	67k	060504-N-4953E-010, Yokosuka, Japan, May 4 2006, boatswain's mates heave lines as the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to tow the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a towing exercise (TOWEX), an exercise that allows a ship to use a rare complex procedure for towing ships that are in need of assistance. Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006 assigned to Destroyer Squadron One Five (DESRON-15). Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	49k	060504-N-4953E-008, Yokosuka, Japan, May 4 2006, boatswain's mates heave lines as the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to tow the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during a towing exercise (TOWEX), an exercise that allows a ship to use a rare complex procedure for towing ships that are in need of assistance.Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006 assigned to Destroyer Squadron One Five (DESRON-15). Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	54k	060504-N-4953E-027, Pacific Ocean, May 4 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) tows the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a towing exercise (TOWEX). Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006. Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	33k	060504-N-4953E-031, Pacific Ocean, May 4 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) tows the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a towing exercise (TOWEX). Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006. Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	51k	060504-N-4953E-023, Pacific Ocean, May 4 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) tows the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a towing exercise (TOWEX). Wilbur and Stethem are participating in Multi-Sail 2006. Multi-Sail is an exercise that allows ships in the Forward Deployed Naval Force to maximize their combat readiness level by participating in maneuvering exercises between ships and allows them to operate in a multi-ship environment. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Tony Cowart
	110k	DN-SD-07-00330, 060504-N-4953E-029. US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Carrin Johnson studies a navigational chart to plot the course of his ship, the USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer (AEGIS) USS STETHEM (DDG 63), during Exercise Multi-Sail 2006 in the Pacific Ocean. MULTI-SAIL 2006 is designed to help USN Sailors in the Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) maximize their combat readiness by practicing maneuver training between ships. The training also gives the USN Sailors a chance to operate in multi-ship environment. Photo by ENS Danny Ewing, Jr., May 4 2006.		Bill Gonyo
	190k	060614-N-4953E-001. Yokosuka, Japan, June 15 2006, guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) Sailors participate in a memorial for the ship’s namesake, Robert D. Stethem. Navy diver, Steelworker 2nd Class Robert Stethem, who was returning from an assignment in the Middle East, when he was taken hostage aboard TWA 847 commercial airliner. The flight was hijacked by terrorists, and Stethem was shot to death after being tortured by the terrorists on June 15, 1985. USS Stethem (DDG 63) is currently a part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force stationed in Yokosuka, Japan and is dry docked for a three-month selective restricted availability. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Bill Gonyo
	149k	060621-N-5686B-007. Yokosuka, June 21 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) being removed from dry dock assisted by Kittanning (YTB 787) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, during a selected restricted availability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Crystal Brooks.		Robert M. Cieri
	86k	060621-N-5686B-006. Yokosuka, June 21 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) prepares to be removed from dry dock assisted by Kittanning (YTB 787) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, during a selected restricted availability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Crystal Brooks.		Robert M. Cieri
	130k	060621-N-5686B-008. Yokosuka, June 21 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) is guided out of dry dock by Kittanning (YTB 787) to be moored pier side at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, during a selected restricted availability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Crystal Brooks.		Robert M. Cieri
	166k	061023-N-4953E-001. Coast of the Philippines, October 23 2006, a visit, board, search, and seizure team assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) and Philippine Navy Special Operations Group board a rigid hull inflatable boat for training. The two groups trained in close battle combat and pier movement on board an oil rig. Stethem is off the coast of the Philippines participating in bilateral exercises Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise '07. Stethem is a part of the forward-deployed naval force stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Chad Ross Erdmann.		Robert M. Cieri
	225k	061023-N-4953E-005. Coast of the Philippines, October 23 2006, a visit, board, search, and seizure team assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) and Philippine Navy Special Operations Group board a rigid hull inflatable boat for training The two groups trained in close battle combat and pier movement on board an oil rig. Stethem is off the coast of the Philippines participating in bilateral exercises Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise '07. Stethem is a part of the forward-deployed naval force stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Chad Ross Erdmann.		Robert M. Cieri
	166k	061023-N-4953E-007. The Philippines, October 23 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) steams by as the American flag on a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) transporting Sailors of a visit, board, search and seizure team and a Philippine navy special operations group to conduct training off the coast of the Philippines. The two groups trained in close battle combat and pier movement aboard an oil platform. Stethem is off the coast of the Philippines participating in bilateral exercises, Exercise Talon Vision (TV 07) an Amphibious Landing Exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Danny Ewing Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	151k	061026-N-6059G-035. Batangas Bay, Philippines, October 26 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) underway during oil platform protection training with a Philippines Naval Special Operations Group detached from the Philippines ship RP Artemio Ricarte (PS 37) as part of exercises Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercise '07. U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Natasha Glover.		Robert M. Cieri
	130k	070203-N-4649C-157. The on scene leader, right, guides the nozzleman in the direction of a hot spot during a simulated fire Feb. 3, 2007, onboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) at sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chantel M. Clayton.		Bill Gonyo
	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
	188k	070212-N-5253W-002. February 12 2007, two District Harbor Tugs, Kittanning YTB 787 and Opelika YTB 798, nestle alongside and guide the USS Stethem (DDG 63) to the pier, as she pulls into: Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is returning to Yokosuka after completing two weeks of drills at sea. U.S. Navy photo by: Seaman Gabriel S. Weber.		Robert M. Cieri
	146k	Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Allen Solis explains aspects of his job to Chinese North Sea Fleet Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Yongqing Zhao and his staff May 23, 2007. The Chinese officers received a tour of the Stethem from the commanding officer, executive officer, and command master chief. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau.		Bill Gonyo
	113k	070528-N-7883G-048. U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Tyler Neve steers the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) while under way in the Pacific Ocean May 28, 2007. The USS Stethem Sailors must complete one month of training before becoming certified to steer the ship. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau.		Bill Gonyo
	148k	USS Stethem, Western Pacific, July 15 2007, Commander Task Force 70, Rear Adm. Wren, awards the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pin to Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Lucas Zuber, while aboard USS Stethem (DDG 63) for a short visit July 15. Rear Adm. Wren met with the officers and crew of Stethem and thanked them for their contributions to Battle Force Seventh Fleet’s readiness. Stethem is currently on deployment as part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Marc de St. Aubin		Bill Gonyo
	90k	USS Stethem (DDG-63) as she pulls alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericson (T-AO-194) while USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) refuels, Pacific Ocean, July 29 2007.		Robert Hurst
	165k	070731-N-4953E-002. Pacific Ocean, July 31 2007, Internal Communications Electrician Lindsey Bricher stands watch as Phone and Distance phone talker on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class Guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) during a Connected Replenishment (CONREP) with Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) as the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) also performs a CONREP. The Kitty Hawk Strike Group just completing Talisman Saber 07, an exercise designed to maintain a high level of interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces, demonstrating the U.S. and Australian commitment to our military alliance and regional security. U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Danny Ewing Jr.		Bill Gonyo
	89k	Loading of the MQ-8B Fire Scout, VTUAV, occurred in February 2008 at Naval Base, Yokosuka Japan. It was the first time the VTUAV was handled for a "fit check" by US 7th Fleet and the first time aboard a DDG-51 Flight I class. The Fire Scout pictured is production aircraft # 6 for US Navy--now flying.		Curt Orchard
	46k	As above, on March 4 2008 while alongside the USS Shiloh (CG-67).		Curt Orchard
	51k	As above, on March 4 2008 while alongside the USS Shiloh (CG-67).		Curt Orchard
	195k	080326-N-9520G-002. Yokosuka, March 26 2008, line handlers from USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heave on the aft mooring lines as large harbor tugs assist USS Stethem (DDG 63) as it conducts a Mediterranean mooring evolution at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCain and Stethem are two of seven Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, which operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio.		Robert M. Cieri
	130k	080326-N-9520G-001. Yokosuka, Japan, March 27 2008, line handlers assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heave on the aft mooring lines as large harbor tugs assist the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) as it moors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCain and Stethem are two of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio.		Robert M. Cieri/Bill Gonyo
	162k	080614-N-6775D-079. Busan, Republic of Korea, June 14 2008, Sonar Technician 2nd Class Keith Martinez and Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Harlig Medina, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), lay a wreath during the memorial ceremony for Steelworker 2nd Class Robert D Stethem. Stethem, the ship's namesake, was killed June 14, 1985 by hijackers aboard TWA Flight 847 after he was discovered as an American Sailor. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Intelligence Specialist Marc de St Aubin.		Robert M. Cieri
	163k	090206-N-5253W-035. Gulf of Thailand, February 6 2009, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) transits the Gulf of Thailand supporting the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group, preparing for participation in Cobra Gold 2009. Cobra Gold is an annual Kingdom of Thailand and U.S. co-sponsored military exercise designed to train U.S. and partner Asian-pacific forces. The exercise will include humanitarian projects with participants from Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabriel S. Weber.		Robert M. Cieri
	31k	Ship's patch.		S. E. 'Bill' Wightman
	47k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski

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