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USS McCAMPBELL (DDG-85)


Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NMCB

CLASS - BURKE Flight IIa As Built.
Displacement 8373 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 509' 5" (oa) x 66' 11" x 20' (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/62 RF, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), 96 VLS Cells,
2 SH-60B helicopters, 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
Builder: Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine
Keel laid: Jul 15 1999
Launched: Jul 2 2000
Delivered and accepted March 8 2002.
Commissioned August 17 2002 at San Francisco, CA.
Active unit of the US Navy.
Homeported at San Diego, CA.

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McCampbell 34kThe McCampbell's namesake. Captain David S. McCampbell is the Navy’s all-time leading ace with 34 aerial victories during World War II. In October 1944 Captain McCampbell and his wingman attacked a Japanese force of 60 aircraft. During the mission, Captain McCampbell shot down nine enemy planes, setting a single mission aerial combat record. When he landed his Grumman F-6F Hellcat, his six machine guns had two rounds remaining and the plane had only enough fuel to keep it aloft for 10 more minutes.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 181kCharcoal drawing, courtesy of the USS McCampbell (DDG 85), is by Peter K. Hsu of Anteon Corporation. It depicts a Grumman F6F, a likeness of then CDR McCampbell, circa 1944, and the namesake Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, David S. Mc Campbell, DDG-85. The McCampbell was christened by Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State, July 2 2000.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 168kThe Bath Iron Works team.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 56kSecretary of State Albright and Captain Montgomery at Christening Ceremony.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 81kSecretary of State Albright breaks a bottle of champagne on her bow at the Launching.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 76kThe launching ceremony phamphlet.Chester O. Morris
McCampbell 112kOverhead view before launching.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 28kLaunching ceremony underway.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 90kBeing launched July 2, 2000 Bath Iron Works, Bath Maine.Steven Cardali
McCampbell 80kSliding down the ways at the Launching.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 100kThe launching ceremony.Chester O. Morris
McCampbell 64kIn the stream and ready for outfitting.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew
McCampbell 130kPierside construction on the Kennebec River.Steven Cardali
McCampbell 69kUndated, location unknown.Jack Treutle
McCampbell 64kUndated, location unknown.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 127kCommissioning Day for the USS McCampbell (DDG-85) on August 17 2002. Photo by Ned and Betty Henderson.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 129kUSS McCampbell (DDG-85) commissioning ceremony in San Francisco on April 17, 2002.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 73kFirst flight off the McCampbell after commissioning, August 20 2002.Andrew C. Esh
McCampbell 106kTaken aboard McCampbell, during a high speed run. Ship was about 60 miles off Los Angeles, headed for San Diego, August 20 2002.Andrew C. Esh
McCampbell 108kView of USS McCampbell (DDG-85) from 04 level of Ex USS Frederick (LST-1184) after Frederick's decommissioning on 05 October 2002 during berth shift from M-1 to B-20 at Naval Station Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Peter E. Skoutas EN1 (SW)
McCampbell 134kUSS Campbell (DDG-85) docked at Naval Station San Diego, CA. Photo by Bob Dollins, September 15 2003.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 104k040607-N-5663H-006. CARAT 2004 - RSN sailors discuss the operation of the BQM-74E aerial drone with a U.S. Navy sailor. The drone was launched from the USS McCampbell during the at-sea portion of the exercise. Photo by JOSN David Ham.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 67kNaval Air Station North Island, CA, January 20 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs its homeport of San Diego, Calif. for routine work ups in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photoFred Weiss
McCampbell 120kThe ship's Welcome Aboard phamphlet, side one.Jack Treutle
McCampbell 145kThe ship's Welcome Aboard phamphlet, side two.Jack Treutle
McCampbell 105k040505-N-4700J-001. Naval Air Station North Island, CA, May 5 2004, a crane lifts an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) aboard the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). ESSM is an international cooperative upgrade of the RIM 7 NATO Sea Sparrow Missile. ESSM provides increased battle space against high-speed, highly maneuverable anti-ship missiles. Loaded in a "quad-pack" canister for the MK-41 vertical launch system (VLS), this tail-controlled missile with Thrust Vector Control, and a quick start guidance section, offers a significant increase in load-out, response time, and fire power. McCampbell is the first ship to deploy with the ESSM. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Joel Jackson.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 92k040623-N-4104L-001. Muara, Brunei Darussalam June 23 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) is maneuvered by a tug as the ship gets underway for the at-sea portion of the Brunei phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance the interoperability of the respective sea services. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Melinda Larson.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 83k050726-N-8213G-031. Pacific Ocean July 26 2005, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) prepares to go alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to conduct a fueling at sea (FAS), as the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) navigates off her starboard side. Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently underway conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Konstandinos Goumenidis.Jack Treutle
McCampbell 61kPacific Ocean, July 26 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) prepares to go alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to conduct a fueling at sea (FAS). U.S. Navy Photo.Fred Weiss
McCampbell 147kUSS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), left, and (clockwise) French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R-91) and guided-missile destroyer Cassard (D-614), guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69), and guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) conduct joint operations in the Persian Gulf during a passing exercise (PASSEX), 27 April 2006. The U.S. and France are part of the coalition effort currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Spike Call (#060427-N-5961C-009).USN
McCampbell 101k060505-N-0610T-057. Persian Gulf, May 5 2006, the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for a routine fueling at sea (FAS). Reagan and embarked Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently deployed as part of a routine rotation of U.S. maritime forces in support of the global war on terrorism, as well as conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class James Thierry.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 292k060520-N-7130B-135. Persian Gulf, May 20 2006, the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). All three ships are assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, which is conducting maritime security operations in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burden.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 178kSingapore, June 4 2006, U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld walks through side boys on the weather deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as he makes his way to speak to Sailors from McCampbell, USS Tortuga (LSD 46), USS Crommelin (FFG 37) and USS Hopper (DDG 70). Secretary Rumsfeld visited the ship while in Singapore for the International Institute of Strategic Studies' Asia Security Summit, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue. USS McCampbell is currently on a routinely scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 48k060706-N-7206K-125 San Diego, July 6 2006, guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Sailors man the rails, as the ship return to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego. McCampbell, assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group deployed in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joy M. Kirch.Tony Cowart
McCampbell 124k060706-N-4940H-068. San Diego Bay, July 6 2006, sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) man the rails as they return to their homeport of Naval Station San Diego. McCampbell, part of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, was deployed in support of the war on terror and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seamen Apprentice Adam J. Henderson.Tony Cowart
McCampbell 147kAt NavSta San Diego, July 6 2006.Richard Miller, BMCS, USNR (Ret.)
McCampbell 158k20070621-N-9909C-005. Pacific Ocean, June 21 2007, guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) passes the downtown San Diego waterfront after getting underway from Naval Base San Diego. The ship is changing homeport to Yokosuka, Japan, and will become part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF). The Aegis destroyer honors Capt. David S. McCampbell, the Navy's all-time leading ace with 34 aerial victories during World War II. U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jane Campbell.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 87kManistee (YTB-782) and Kittanning (YTB-787) assist the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer McCampbell (DDG-85) as she pulls into Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY), 9 July 2007. McCampbell is the newest addition to forward-deployed forces at CFAY. US Navy photo # 070709-N-2638R-001 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 9, 2007) by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard, from the Navy Newsstand.Chet Morris
McCampbell 154k070709-N-2638R-004. Yokosuka, Japan, July 9 2007, line handlers pull in mooring lines as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) moors to the pier at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell is welcomed as the newest addition to forward-deployed forces at Yokosuka. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 165k070621-N-4163T-028. Pacific Ocean, July 21 2007, Commander William M. Triplett, the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS), while members of the Boston Red Sox observe the evolution. From right are, Kyle Snyder, Jonathan Papelbon, Doug Mirabelli, Mike Timlin and Javier Lopez. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephanie Tigner. Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 111kFuel lines connect USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) during a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the Pacific Ocean, August 10, 2007. Kitty Hawk and McCampbell were participating in Valiant Shield 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard (# 070810-N-2638R-001).Fabio Peña
McCampbell 119k071203-N-9123L-002. U.S. Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Kenny Dodson observes the passive broadband display during a training scenario aboard guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) December 3 2007. The scenario was part of the Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Readiness an d Evaluation Measurement 155 exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder, near Yokosuka, Japan. Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 184k071205-N-9123L-001. Pacific Ocean, December 5 2007, a Sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) stands by as a SH-60B "Seahawk" helicopter prepares to lift off as part of the Ship Antisubmarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement 155 exercise. McCampbell, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 113kYokosuka, Japan, December 18 2007, holiday lights illuminate the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS McCampbell (DDG 85) at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Every Yokosuka-based ship of the forward-deployed naval forces is decorated with holiday lights to celebrate the festive season. Just before midnight on New Year's Eve, every ship will go black for a countdown to the New Year. At midnight, every ship will illuminate its holiday lights to bring in the New Year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Bryan Reckard, ID# 071218-N-2638R-001.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 109k080115-N-9520G-003. Sea of Japan, January 15 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell ( DDG 85 ) departs Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, for a scheduled underway period. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 114k080812-N-0483B-017. Yokosuka, Japan, August 12 2008, a Japanese harbor tug assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell, attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 108k080812-N-0483B-007. Tokosuka, Japan, August 12 2008, Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class Steven Xiong, a native of St. Paul, Minn., performs line handling duties as the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 131k080812-N-0483B-017. Yokosuka, Japan, August 12 2008, a Japanese harbor tug assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell, attached to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 95k081002-N-0483B-008. Yokosuka, Japan, October 2 2008, a Japanese harbor tug assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) as she departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. McCampbell, a part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 137k081007-N-9573A-016. Pusan, Republic of Korea, October 7 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) is anchored at full dress ship during the International Fleet Review "Pass and Review." Twenty-one ships from 11 navies joined ships from the Republic of Korea Navy for the event. The International Fleet Review, which runs from Oct. 5-10, celebrates the 60th anniversay of the Korean government and its armed forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 142k090304-N-9123L-004. Pacific Ocean, March 4 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). McCampbell, one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, is permanently forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 142kBitung, Indonesia, August 16 2009, Commander Charles Johnson, commanding officer aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fields questions on the ship’s foc’sle from Indonesian media during a media availability event aboard the ship. McCampbell is anchored off the coast of Bitung to participate in the Indonesia International Fleet Review, which celebrates sixty-four years of Indonesia’s independence. U.S. Navy photo by ENS Colleen Praxmarer.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 212k090829-N-9123L-011. Pacific Ocean, August 29 2009, line handlers aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) take in a line during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). McCampbell is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is permanently forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 161kAlfredo Fuentes, right, a former New York City Fire Department captain and survivor of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack, eats lunch with U.S. Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 10, 2009. Fuentes visited Sailors at Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan, and served as guest of honor and keynote speaker at the CFAY Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder. 090910-N-9123L-047.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 108k091013-N-9123L-181. Indian Ocean, October 13 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) conducts a vertical replenishment with an AS332 Super Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4). McCampbell is underway as part of Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet, providing humanitarian assistance and support for earthquake relief efforts at the request of the Indonesian government. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 125k091013-N-9123L-187. Indian Ocean, October 13 2009, an AS332 Super Puma helicopter assigned to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) departs the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during a vertical replenishment. McCampbell is underway as part of Amphibious Force U.S. 7th Fleet at the request of the Indonesian government for assistance and support for humanitarian efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder.Robert M. Cieri/Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 24kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski

USS MCCAMPBELL DDG-85 History
Note: History is unavailable at this time
This ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project

Commanding Officers
Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves

CDR Mark Cannon Montgomery    Aug 17 2002 - Dec 19 2003
CDR Russel Edward Haas    Dec 19 2003 - Jul 22 2005
CDR Vincent Derrick McBeth    Jul 22 2005 - May 12 2007
CDR William Melvin Triplett    May 12 2007 - Dec 15 2008
CDR Charles A. Johnson    Dec 15 2008 - present

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
USS McCampbell's Official Navy website
Tin Can Sailors Website
Destroyer History Foundation
Destroyers Online Website
Official U.S.Navy Destroyer Website

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