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[1] [2] [3] [4]	[1] - 113k [2] - 71k [3] - 115k [4] - 77k	[1] Captain Henry C. Mustin, USN (1874-1923). A 1896 graduate of the US Naval Academy, earned a commendation for distinguished service in the capture of Vigan, Philippines, in 1899. He piloted the first aircraft ever catapulted from a ship; flew the first operational mission of naval aircraft during the Veracruz operation in 1914; and was the first commander of Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet. [2] VADM Lloyd M. Mustin, USN (1911-1999), the son of Captain Henry C. Mustin. A 1932 graduate of the US Naval Academy, took part in developing the Navy's first lead-computing antiaircraft gun sight, which proved of major importance in the air-sea actions of World War II. He served in the Light Cruiser USS Atlanta CL-51, during the naval battle of Guadalcanal. The "Mighty A" was lost during that battle. He, along with other survivors, came ashore on Guadalcanal and served with a naval unit attached to the First Marine Division. His postwar service included commands at sea and development and evaluation of weapon systems. He later served as director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. [3] VADM Henry C. Mustin, USN, the son of VADM Lloyd M. Mustin, USN. A 1955 graduate of the US Naval Academy, is a decorated Vietnam veteran who served in the 1980s as the Naval Inspector General; Commander, Second Fleet and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy. [4] LCDR Thomas M. Mustin, USN, the son of VADM Henry C. Mustin, USN. A 1962 graduate of the US Naval Academy, earned a Bronze Star in Vietnam, for river patrol combat action.		Robert M. Cieri
	52k	12 December 2001, Pascagoula, Mississippi: A port side view of the USS Mustin ( DDG 89) being assisted by tugboats following the ships launch at the Ingalls Shipyard, Pascagoula Mississippi.		Fred Weiss
	45k	On 15 December 2001, the Mustin was moved across land from its construction site to a floating drydock for her launching, shown using a wheel-on-rail system which uses small railcars to roll the ship.		Northrop Grumman Corporation
	49k	Cover of the Christening program, December 15 2001.		Robert M. Cieri
	97k	Christening coin, December 15 2001.		Robert M. Cieri
	90k	030502-N-1350S-010. Aboard the Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Mustin (DDG 89), May 2 2003, Operation Specialist Seaman Tyrone S. Alston conducts bearing checks during Sea and Anchor detail as Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) Mustin (DDG 89) departs Pascagoula, Miss. PCU Mustin is scheduled to be commissioned on July 26 in her homeport of San Diego, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Esther E. Smith.		Bill Gonyo
	72k	Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 6 2003, the Pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Mustin is berthed at the Allegheny pier at the Naval Air Station.		Steven A. Cardali
	68k	As above.		Steven A. Cardali
	136k	030609-N-4039N-001. Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida June 9 2003, pre-commissioning Unit Mustin (DDG-89) is berthed at the Allegheny Pier on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. The guided missile destroyer will be heading to San Diego, where it will be commissioned in July. U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Nichols.		Bill Gonyoi
	51k	Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA. USS Mustin is berthed at pier Juliet prior to her commissioning ceremony.		Steven A. Cardali
	156k	Off the Atlantic Coast the PCU Mustin is conducting Sea Trials. The Mustin (DDG 89), the 18th Aegis guided missile destroyer built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, will be commissioned on Saturday, July 26, 2003 in Coronado, Calif. Photo Courtesy of Northrup Grumman Corporation. Copyright © 2007 Northrop Grumman Corporation.		Bill Gonyo
	34k	Twilight Commissioning ceremony July 26, 2003.		Steven A. Cardali
	128k	USS Mustin (DDG 89), the 18th Aegis guided missile destroyer built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, was commissioned Saturday night on July 26, 2003. The ship, built at the sector's Ingalls operations in Pascagoula, Miss., is now officially a member of Destroyer Squadron One in the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Photo Courtesy of Northrup Grumman Corporation. Copyright © 2007 Northrop Grumman Corporation.		Bill Gonyo
	118k	030726-N-0226M-003. San Diego, Calif., July 26 2003, sailors man the rail, as the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) returns to her homeport of Naval Station San Diego. In the background, moored at North Island can be seen the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin DDG 89, decorated in bunting, in preparation for a twilight commissioning ceremony this evening. Boxer is returning home after supporting U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Mahlon K. Miller.		Robert M. Cieri
	83k	San Diego March 29 2004.		Brian J Johnson
	137k	050201-N-6843I-001. San Diego, Calif., Febryary 1 2005, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) departs Naval Station San Diego on a regularly scheduled deployment. Mustin will be part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman S.C. Irwin.		Robert M. Cieri
	131k	050201-N-7949W-001. San Diego, Calif., February 1 2005, sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), man the rails as the ship departs Naval Station San Diego for a regularly scheduled deployment. Mustin will join the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Daniel N. Woods.		Robert M. Cieri
	103k	050201-N-7949W-002. San Diego, Calif., February 1 2005, sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), man the rails as she departs Naval Station San Diego for a regularly scheduled deployment. Note the insignia for DESRON 23 above. Mustin will join the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Daniel N. Woods.		Robert M. Cieri
	95k	050415-N-5526M-010. Persian Gulf, April 15 2005, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), release chains holding pallet of stores sent over from the fast combat support ship USS Camden (AOE-2) during a replenishment at sea. Mustin is currently deployed with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group, currently on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Robert McRill.		Bill Gonyo
	144k	050415-N-5526M-021. Persian Gulf, April 15 2005, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Francis Del Rosario, assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), prepares bread for the next day's meal in the ships galley. Mustin is currently deployed with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group, currently on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Robert McRill.		Bill Gonyo
	85k	050514-N-9446C-036, Persian Gulf, May 14 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) breaks away from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) after a successful replenishment at sea evolution in the Persian Gulf. Mustin and Walter S. Diehl are part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group currently conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Refugio Carrillo.		Jack Treutle
	164k	060708-N-4649C-100. Yokosuka, July 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Mustin will be relieving the Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) and become part of Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chantel M. Clayton.		Robert M. Cieri
	162k	060708-N-4649C-158. Yokosuka, July 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Mustin will be relieving the Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) and will become part of Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15). After a crew swap of approximately 50 %, the Vandergrift will return to Naval Station San Diego, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chantel M. Clayton.		Robert M. Cieri
	177k	060708-N-4649C-187. Yokosuka, July 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) prepares to moor at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. Mustin will be relieving the Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandergrift (FFG 48) and become part of Destroyer Squadron Fifteen (DESRON 15). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chantel M. Clayton.		Robert M. Cieri
	181k	Papeete, Tahiti, July 18 2005, USS Mustin (DDG 89) Sailors watch native dancers on the ship's main deck during a welcome ceremony in Papette, Tahiti,		Bill Gonyo
	102k	050801-N-1577S-043. San Diego, CA, August 1 2005, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrives at Naval Station San Diego after returning from a six-month deployment. Mustin was deployed with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy Sosa.		Jack Treutle
	37k	060708-N-4649C-218 Yokosuka, Japan, July 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) having recently arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, is welcomed by the Seventh Fleet Band and official visitors. As part of the Navy’s long range plans to replace older ships with its newest, most capable ships in its forward deployed naval forces, Mustin will relieve USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) as part of Destroyer Squadron Fifteen. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chantel M. Clayton.		Tony Cowart
	53k	061013-N-6959H-022, Yokosuka, Japan, October 13 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) display their flags commemorating the U.S. Navy’s 231st Birthday. U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Harris.		Tony Cowart
	147k	070319-N-2638R-002. Yokosuka, March 19 2007, the large harbor tug USS Opelika (YTB 798) helps guide the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as it gets under way from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Bryan Reckard.		Robert M. Cieri
	107k	070412-N-9851B-005. U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician Airman Matthew Cook and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Bradley Bendell, of the "warlords" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Light 51, install an arming wire on an MK-46 exercise torpedo as Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Rob ert O'Briant observes in the hangar bay of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) April 12, 2007, in the Philippine Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist John L. Beeman.		Bill Gonyo
	119k	070412-N-9851B-007. Philippine Sea, April 12 2007, a MK-46 exercise torpedo is launched from the deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a torpedo launch exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist John L. Beeman.		Bill Gonyo
	67k	Pacific Ocean, August 14 2007, Nimitz (CVN-68), Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and John C. Stennis (CVN-74) Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during Valiant Shield 2007, the largest joint exercise in the Pacific this year. Held in the Guam operating area, Valiant Shield 2007 included 30 ships, more than 280 aircraft and more than 20,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The aerial formation, led by an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, consists of aircraft from the carrier strike groups as well as Air Force aircraft. Ships are, left to right: guided missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG-90); nuclear-propelled aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) and the guided missile destroyers USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) and USS Pinckney (DDG-91); nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN-767); aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) and guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89); nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS Key West (SSN-722); nuclear-propelled aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), followed by the guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54) and the guided missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG-88) and USS O'Kane (DDG-77); the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer on the extreme right has not been positively identified, but is possibly USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60).		Fabio Peña
	75k	070901-N-7883G-001. Port Kelang, Malaysia, September 1 2007, USS Mustin (DDG 89) leaves Port Kelang after a four-day visit. USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Cowpens (CG 63), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) and Mustin were in Malaysia after completing exercise Valiant Shield 2007 off the coast of Guam. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau.		Robert M. Cieri
	160k	071017-N-0483B-001. Yokosuka, Japan, October 17 2007, a large harbor tug assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) as she departs her berth at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.		Robert M. Cieri
	98k	071121-N-3136P-063. South China Sea, November 21 2007, a boatswain's mate removes the chock and chains from an SH-60F Seahawk, from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 14, before taking off from the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is part of the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group and operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan.		Bill Gonyo
	100k	080212-N-7446H-004. Pacific Ocean, February 12 2008, the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) test the ship's counter measure wash-down sprinkler system (CMWDS) on the foc'sle during a chemical biological and radiological (CBR) drill. The CMWDS uses seawater to remove toxic liquids and gases from exposed sections of the ship after a CBR attack. The Mustin is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek J. Hurder.		Robert M. Cieri
	115k	080214-N-7446H-260. Pacific Ocean, February 14 2008, the five-inch gun system aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) fires at a practice target during a live-fire exercise. Mustin is deployed with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek J. Hurder.		Robert M. Cieri
	128k	VIRIN: 080221-N-7446H-016. U.S. Navy weapons department personnel launch an inactive torpedo off the port side of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during a training exercise while under way in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 21, 2008. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek J. Hurder, U.S. Navy.		Robert M. Cieri
	141k	080522-N-6936D-023. Andaman Sea, May 22 2008, Rear Adm. Carol M. Pottenger, commander of Joint Task Force-Caring Response Naval Assets visits the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) to observe the ship conduct a towing exercise. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing by off the coast of Burma for possible humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Didier.		Robert M. Cieri
	184k	080529-N-0483B-029. Andaman Sea, May 29 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) receives fuel from the amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma to support a potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.		Robert M. Cieri
	170k	080529-N-0483B-034. Andaman Sea, May 29 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) steams alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma to support a potential humanitarian assistance in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman.		Robert M. Cieri
	166k	080601-N-0120A-020. Andaman Sea, June 1 2008, an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Sea Combat Helicopter Squadron (HSC) 25 Search and Rescue Detachment, transports a pallet of supplies to USS Essex (LHD 2) while USS Mustin (DDG 89) makes its approach alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO-93) to refuel and take on supplies. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma supporting Joint Task Force Caring Response, a humanitarian assistance operation developed in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark R. Alvarez.		Robert M. Cieri
	147k	Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, October 11 2008, Capt. Charles Williams, Deputy Commodore, Destroyer Squadron 15, shakes hands with H.E. Sbong Sarath, Governor of Sihanoukville Municipality onboard USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin and its crew are in Sihanoukville to participate in friendship-building community relations events, engineering, medical and dental projects, and professional exchanges. Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Charles Oki.		Bill Gonyo
	127k	081014-N-2013O-001. Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, October 14 2008, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Flamand, center, from San Diego, talks about the equipment used by search and rescue swimmers with sailors from the Royal Cambodian navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Cambodian sailors visited Mustin as a part of a subject matter expert exchange to learn techniques in visit, board, search and seizure, damage control, and search and rescue. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki.		Robert M. Cieri
	170k	081014-N-2013O-002. Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, October 14 2008, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Flamand, from San Diego, talks about the equipment used by search and rescue swimmers with sailors from the Royal Cambodian Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Cambodian sailors visited Mustin as a part of a subject matter expert exchange to learn techniques in visit, board, search and seizure, damage control, and search and rescue. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki.		Robert M. Cieri
	192k	081014-N-2013O-005. Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, October 14 2008, sailors demonstrate proper hose handling technique to sailors from the Royal Cambodian Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Cambodian sailors visited Mustin as a part of a subject matter expert exchange to learn techniques in visit, board, search and seizure, damage control, and search and rescue. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki.		Robert M. Cieri
	235k	081018-N-3483C-002. DaNang, Vietnam, October 18 2008, Cmdr. James Jones, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), accepts flowers during a pier side welcoming ceremony. Mustin, with a crew of approximately 300 Sailors, is in Vietnam for a scheduled port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert S. Cole.		Robert M. Cieri
	195k	Da Nang, Vietnam, October21 2008, Ensign Patrick Keller, of Gainesville, Fla., talks with members of the Vietnam Peoples Navy during a ship tour aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin, with a crew of approximately 300 Sailors, is in Vietnam for a scheduled port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Robert S. Cole.		Bill Gonyo
	99k	081026-N-2013O-005. Pacific Ocean, October 26 2008, Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Angela Muratalla, of Tallahassee, Fla., fires the M9 9mm pistol downrange during small arms qualifications aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89). Mustin is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Charles Oki.		Robert M. Cieri
	55k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski

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