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USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG-93)

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
Keel laid on Jan. 14, 2002.
Christened Jan. 11, 2003 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss.
Commissioned September 18 2004 at Pearl Harbor, HI.
Active unit of the U.S. Navy.
Homeported at San Diego, CA.

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Chung-Hoon 121kRADM Gordon P. Chung-Hoon, USN (1910-1979). A 1934 graduate of the US Naval Academy, was awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary heroism as commanding officer of the USS SIGSBEE DD-502 from May 1944 to October 1945. In the spring of 1945, SIGSBEE assisted in the destruction of 20 enemy planes while screening a carrier strike force off the Japanese Island of Kyushu. On 14 April 1945, while on radar picket station off Okinawa, a kamikaze crashed the SIGSBEE, reducing her starboard engine to five knots and knocking out the ship's port engine and steering control. Despite the damage, Commander Chung-Hoon valiantly kept his antiaircraft batteries delivering "prolonged and effective fire" against the continuing enemy air attack while simultaneously directing the damage control efforts that allowed SIGSBEE to make port under her own power. RADM Chung-Hoon, USN retired from the US Navy in October 1959. He died in July 1979.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 53kJanuary 11, 2003, the Aegis guided missile destroyer, DDG 93, is launched from the floating drydock at Northrop Grumman Corporation's Ingalls Operations in Pascagoula, Miss.Fred Weiss
Chung-Hoon 49kCover of the Christening program, January 11 2003.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 92kChristening coin, January 11 2003.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 112kChristening Ceremony on January 11, 2003 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Photo by Jeff HockBill Gonyo
Chung-Hoon 73kGulf Of Mexico, January 26 2004, a view of the Starboard bow of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) underway during her builder's sea trials. U.S. Navy photo.Fred Weiss
Chung-Hoon 98kUSS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) and USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) on super trials prior to commissioning.Ed Izzi
Chung-Hoon 126kUSS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) and USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) on super trials prior to commissioning.Ed Izzi
Chung-Hoon 106kChung-Hoon (DDG 93) at sea during Sea Trials, May 27 2004. Photo Courtesy of Northrup Grumman Corporation. Copyright © 2007 Northrop Grumman CorporationBill Gonyo
Chung-Hoon 108kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004, sailors man the rails aboard the Navy’s newest and most advanced Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), while passing the battleship USS Missouri in her new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After the arrival, the ship’s crew will prepare for their commissioning ceremony on Sept. 18. The ship is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon, who was born and raised in Hawaii and awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for gallantry as Commanding Officer of USS Sigsbee during the Battle of Okinawa. Chung-Hoon was also assigned to USS Arizona during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Robert C. Foster Jr. Photo 040910-N-8157F-063.Steven A. Cardali
Chung-Hoon 50kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004. Photo 040910-N-3019M-017.Steven A. Cardali
Chung-Hoon 49kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004. Photo 040910-N-6507M-013.Steven A. Cardali
Chung-Hoon 34kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004. Photo 040910-N-3228G-001.Steven A. Cardali
Chung-Hoon 111kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004. Photo 040910-N-9076B-064-064. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Don Bray.Bill Gonyo
Chung-Hoon 66kPearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10, 2004.Bill Gonyo
Chung-Hoon 98kU.S. Navy sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) as it passes the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on September 10 2004. The crew will prepare for the ship's commissioning ceremony on Sept. 18th. The destroyer is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon who was born and raised in Hawaii and previously served on the USS Arizona during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Chung-Hoon was also awarded the Navy Cross and the Silver Star for gallantry as commanding officer of USS Sigsbee during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st class Robert C. Foster Jr., U.S. Navy, ID# 040910-N-8157F-079.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 113k040910-N-3019M-003. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 10 2004, sailors man the rails aboard the Navy’s newest and most advanced Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), while transiting the channel into her new homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After the arrival, the ship’s crew will prepare for their commissioning ceremony on Sept. 18. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan C. McGinley.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 78k040918-N-3228G-035. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 18 2004, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) shortly before the ship's commissioning ceremony held in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This is a digital composite of four images to produce a panoramic view of Chung-Hoon. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 115k040918-N-3228G-021. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 18 2004, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle addresses crew members and guests of the guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during its commissioning ceremony in Pearl Harbor. The ship is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon Paie'a Chung-Hoon, who was born and raised in Hawaii and awarded the Navy Cross and Silver Star for gallantry as Commanding Officer of USS Sigsbee during the Battle of Okinawa. Chung-Hoon was also Pearl Harbor survivor, assigned to USS Arizona during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 177k040918-N-3019M-004. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 18 2004, sailors sprint aboard the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during her commissioning ceremony, to "bring the ship to life." U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan C. McGinley.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 163k040918-N-3019M-002 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 18 2004, sailors man the rails aboard the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) during her commissioning ceremony. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan C. McGinley.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 91k060105-N-9643K-003. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, January 5 2006, the guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) departs Pearl Harbor on its maiden deployment. Chung-Hoon will be conducting Expanded Maritime Interception Operations (EMIO) in South Asia deterring, delaying and disrupting the movement of terrorists and terrorist-related materials at sea. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Joe Kane.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 161k060105-N-3019M-006. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, January 5 2006, sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), as she departs Pearl Harbor for a maiden five-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Ryan C. McGinley.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 165k060525-N-9643K-001. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 25 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) returns to Pearl Harbor after a four-month maiden deployment. Commanded by Cmdr. David Welch, Chung-Hoon departed for the Western Pacific in January as part of U.S. Pacific Command Joint Task Force. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Joe Kane.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 95k060525-N-9643K-003. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 25 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) returns to Pearl Harbor after a four-month maiden deployment. Commanded by Cmdr. David Welch, Chung-Hoon departed for the Western Pacific in January as part of U.S. Pacific Command Joint Task Force. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Joe Kane.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 160kDN-SD-07-12925, 060910-N-4856G-095. U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Justin Bevitt navigates the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93) during aa Communications and Passing Exercise with Chinese Navy ships in the Pacific Ocean on Sept. 10, 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales.Bill Gonyo
Chung-Hoon 150k080327-N-9818V-349. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, March 27 2008, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr. departs the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). The commanding officer of the ship, CDR David Welch sees him off. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 113k070416-N-6674H-027. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 16 2007, sailors aboard USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) man the rails as the ship departs Pearl Harbor for deployment. The ship deployed with Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group to conduct operations in the Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Paul D. Honnick.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 146k070928-N-9698C-023. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 28 2007, the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) returns to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after completing a deployment to the Western Pacific. Chung-Hoon and Pearl Harbor-based guided missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) deployed April 16 as part of Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and conducted maritime operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John W. Ciccarelli Jr.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 101k070928-N-9698C-040. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, September 28 2007, the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) returns to Naval Station Pearl Harbor after completing a deployment to the Western Pacific. Chung-Hoon and Pearl Harbor-based guided missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) deployed April 16 as part of Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and conducted maritime operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John W. Ciccarelli Jr.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 221k080729-N-7883G-085. Pacific Ocean, July 29 2008, Navy ships from the United States, Canada and Japan steam in formation during a Rim-of-the-Pacific 2008 group exercise off the coast of Oahu. Ships pictured from front to back: USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Lake Erie (CG 70), JDS Setogiri (DD 156), USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), HMCS Regina (FFG 334) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 176k081015-N-9150R-038. Pacific Ocean, October 15 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steams alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a replenishment at sea (RAS). The Boxer crew is on a training deployment in the Pacific Ocean preparing for a deployment scheduled for early next year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Rasmussen.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 126k081207-N-0535P-088. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7 2008, sailors man the rail as the Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) performs a pass in review during a joint U.S. Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The prayer ceremony followed a joint U.S. Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The theme of this year's historic commemoration, "Pacific War Memories: The Heroic Response to Pearl Harbor," emphasizes the brave efforts of those who fought at sea, on land, and in the air, to turn the tide in the Pacific. More than 2,000 distinguished guests and the general public joined service members, Pearl Harbor survivors and their families and friends for the annual observance. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 123k081207-N-0879R-001. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7 2008, sailors aboard the Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) render honors as the ship performs a pass in review during a joint U.S. Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The theme of this year's historic commemoration, "Pacific War Memories: The Heroic Response to Pearl Harbor," emphasized the brave efforts of those who fought at sea, on land, and in the air, to turn the tide in the Pacific. More than 2,000 distinguished guests and the general public joined service members, Pearl Harbor survivors and their families and friends for the annual observance. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 100k081207-N-4512B-014. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7 2008, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) man the rails as the ship readies for a pass in review during the joint U.S. Navy/National Park Service ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist Jeremy S. Brandt.Robert M. Cieri
Chung-Hoon 91kShips patch. Motto in English from the Hawaiian is "Go Forward Sea Warriors."Ed Izzi, USS Allen M. Sumner Reunion Association
Chung-Hoon 25kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski

USS CHUNG-HOON DDG-93 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 Kenneth Lewis Williams Jr.    Sep 18 2004 - Sep 2 2005
CDR David Andrew Welch    Sep 2 2005 - Apr 18 2007
CDR James A. Aiken    Apr 18 2007 - Oct 15 2008
CDR Michael Alan McCartney    Oct 15 2008 - present

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