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DDG-63 USS STETHEM

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 May 10 1993.
Launched June 17 1994 and commissioned October 21 1995.
Active unit of the US. Navy.
Homeported at Yokosuka, Japan.

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Stethem 116kSteelworker Second Class Robert Dean Stethem (DV) USNSteven A. Cardali
Stethem 99kThe Christening coin.Robert M. Cieri
Stethem 49kThe Christening program.Robert M. Cieri
Stethem 101kThe Christening July 16 1994.Robert M. Cieri
Stethem 101kThe ship's sponsor, Partricia L. Stethem.Steven A. Cardali
Stethem 87kThe Commissioning program.Robert M. Cieri
Stethem 219kUSS STETHEM (DDG 63) and USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) conducting SEA TRIALS in the Gulf of Mexico circa 1995.-
Stethem 74kMay 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
Stethem 60kMay 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
Stethem 27kSan Francisco October 1996.Marc Piché
Stethem 62kFremantle, Australia October 18 1997.Marc Piché
Stethem 47kFremantle, Australia October 23 1997.Marc Piché
Stethem 32kColumbia River June 12 2000.Marc Piché
Stethem 34kLongview, WA June 12 2000.Marc Piché
Stethem 27kSan Diego, CA June 2000.Tom Case
Stethem 33kSan Diego, CA July 28 2001.Marc Piché
Stethem 45kAt 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
Stethem 70kThe 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
Stethem 64k030508-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
Stethem 99kPacific 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
Stethem 70kAkita, 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
Stethem 45k060504-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
Stethem 67k060504-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
Stethem 49k060504-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
Stethem 54k060504-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
Stethem 33k060504-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
Stethem 51k060504-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
Stethem 110kDN-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
Stethem 130k070203-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
Stethem 113k070528-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
Stethem 90kUSS 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
Stethem 130k080326-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
Stethem 31kShip's patch.S. E. 'Bill' Wightman
Stethem 47kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski

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