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USS STOUT (DDG 55)


Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NSDT


"Courage, Valor, Integrity."
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
Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, Litton Industries, Pascagoula, MS (YN 5255)
Contract awarded 13 December 1988
Laid down 08 August 1991
Launched 16 October 1992
Commissioned 13 August 1994
Active unit of the US Navy
Homeported at Norfolk, Virginia

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Stout 102kHerald Franklin Stout was born 15 June 1903 in Dover, Ohio to Franklin Lee and Jemima Mae Tong Stout. After graduating as valedictorian of Roosevelt High School, he entered the United States Naval Academy on appointment from the Sixteenth District of Ohio in 1922. Stout graduated and was commissioned an ensign on June 3, 1926. On the same day, he married his hometown sweetheart, Louise Frederica Finley. They were the parents of three sons. Following graduation, Stout joined the USS Cincinnati as a main engine division officer, communications officer, radio officer, ship's secretary, and then finally as a gun division officer. Upon detachment from the Cincinnati in June 1931 and subsequent to promotion to lieutenant, Stout had a year's duty as a torpedo and communications Officer aboard the destroyer USS Breckenridge. In June 1932, he was transferred to the destroyer USS Hatfield to serve as torpedo officer and first lieutenant until April 1933. In September 1942, Stout became commissioning commanding officer of the destroyer USS Claxton, which operated with Destroyer Squadron 23 ("Little Beaver" Squadron) in the Solomon Islands. For outstanding service in command of the Claxton, he was awarded two Navy Crosses.[1] In January 1952, he became Commander, Mine Squadron Three, Commander, Western Pacific Minesweeping Force and Commander, Task Group 95.6, operating in the Korean area of hostilities. After retiring from the Navy, Rear Admiral Stout was a senior reliability design engineer with Convair Corporation, who produced the Atlas missile, and later a reliability engineer with Astronautics, both Divisions of General Dynamics Corporation. he died at San Diego, California, 23 March 1987.Robert M. Cieri
USS Stout (DDG 55)
Stout 114kUndated, location unknown. USS Stout (DDG-55) fires her forward mounted Mk-45/5" 54 cal. lightweight gun during a training exercise. Photo from DefenceTalk.Bill Gonyo
Stout 142kUndated, Norfolk.Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
Stout 51kThe Christening Program.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 236kDN-SC-94-00646. Pascagoula, October 15 1993, a view of warships under construction at the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard. (From front to back) are the guided-missile cruiser Port Royal (CG 73), the guided-missile destroyer Stout (DDG 55) and the guided-missile destroyer Mitscher (DDG 57). Inboard of STOUT is the guided-missile destroyer Ramage (DDG 61) and inboard of MITSCHER is the guided-missile destroyer Russell (DDG 59). U.S. Navy photo by: OS2 John Bouvia.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 165kUSS Stout (DDG-55) underway at sea during pre-commissioning trials, circa mid-1994. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Photo # NH 106831-KN.Robert Hurst
Stout 76kThe Commissioning Program.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 156kThe Commissioning Poster.Robert M. Cieri/Frank M. EGGER, Lienz-Tyrol, Austria
Stout 162kUSS Stout DDG-55 Aegis guided missile destroyer Ingalls postcard 1994.Tommy Trampp
Stout 156kUSS Ramage at Norfolk in the summer of 1995 taken on a water tour. In the background you can also see DDG-55 USS Stout and the two Kidd Class destroyers DDG-995 Scott and DDG-993 Kidd with the USS Mount Whitney LCC-20.Cody Shaffer
Stout 138kAs above.Cody Shaffer
Stout 193kDN-SC-95-02275. August 20 1995, a port beam view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) underway in Hampton Roads. The Stout is returning to Norfolk following the departure of Hurricane Felix from the area. U.S. Navy Photo by: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret).Robert M. Cieri
Stout 92kUSS Stout (DDG-55) and USS Merrimack (AO-179) during an UNREP viewed from CVN-73 George Washington in the Atlantic, Novermber 1995.Wendell R McLaughlin Jr
Stout 93kThe U.S. Navy`s nuclear powered aircraft carrier; the Nimitz Class, USS George Washington (CVN 73 ) (right), as it refuels the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) while transiting the Atlantic Ocean on January 30, 1996. This marked the first time the Stout came alongside an aircraft carrier for underway replenishment.Fred Weiss
Stout 259kDD-SD-99-03460. Atlantic Ocean, January 30 1996, the USS George Washington (CVN-73) refuels the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), while transiting the Atlantic Ocean during Operation Joint Endeavor. U.S. Navy photo by: PH1 Chris Vickers.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 135kDD-SD-99-03484, 960203-N-2302H-001. On board the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) located in the Adriatic Sea, crewmembers handle lines during underway replenishment operations with the Navy oiler, USS Merrimac (AO-179). Both the USS Stout and USS Merrimac are part of the USS George Washington Battle Group which is patrolling the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Photo by PHAN Joe Hendricks, February 3 1996.Bill Gonyo
Stout 77kHalifax, NS June 27 1997.Marc Piché
Stout 58kNorfolk July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Stout 32kNorfolk July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Stout 72kPortsmouth, VA July 24 1998.Marc Piché
Stout 61k960203-N-2302H-003, aboard USS Stout, February 3 1999, linehandlers traverse the deck of the U.S.Navy’s Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) while taking up slack during an underway replenishment with the Cimarron Class Oiler USS Merrimack (AO(J)179) while transiting eastward in the Atlantic Ocean. USS Stout, commanded by CDR David Thorson, is part of the George Washington Battle Group. Members of the battle group departed their homeports in late January for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean. Official U.S. Navy photo by Airman Joe Hendricks.Tony Cowart
Stout 24kBarcelona, Spain April 23 1999.Marc Piché
Stout 78kBarcelona, Spain May 1 1999.Marc Piché
Stout 90kBarcelona, Spain May 1 1999.Marc Piché
Stout 78kBarcelona, Spain May 1 1999.Marc Piché
Stout 52kPortsmouth, England April 19 2000.Marc Piché
Stout 27kUSS Stout (DDG-55) and USS McFaul (DDG-74) in Roosvelt Roads, March 2001.Jörg Bihlmayr
Stout 124kFt. Lauderdale, Fla., April 30 2002, the destroyers USS McFaul (DDG 74) and USS Stout DDG 55), foreground, are pier side at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In the background are the destroyers USS Deyo (DD 989), USS Porter (DDG 78), and the cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). The five ships and the carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), all based in Norfolk, Va., are in Ft. Lauderdale for the 2002 Fleet Week/Air and Sea Show. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Ed Buclatin. [020430-N-6092B-003] Apr. 30, 2002.Fred Weiss
Stout 94kThe USS Stout (DDG 55) and the USS McFaul (DDG 74) are shored together at Port Everglades, Fla., April 30 2002. The two missile guided destroyers are home stationed in Norfolk, Va. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Pratt.Bill Gonyo
Stout 161kTwo views of the Stout in Genoa, Italy on November 8 2003.Carlo Martinelli
Stout 139kAs above.Carlo Martinelli
Stout 73kSeries of three photos taken in Trieste, Italy, 21 November 2003, as part of NATO’s Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED).Frank M. EGGER / Lienz - Tyrol/Austria
Stout 71kAs above.Frank M. EGGER / Lienz - Tyrol/Austria
Stout 37kAs above.Frank M. EGGER / Lienz - Tyrol/Austria
Stout 102kTwo views of the Stout alongside the HMS Portsmouth taken during a crew exchange portion of the 2003 deployment.Jason Wells
Stout 119kAs above.Jason Wells
Stout 63k050425-N-8154G-100, Fort Lauderdale, Fl, April 25 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) and her crew arrives at Port Everglades to kick-off "Fleet Week" 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham.Tony Cowart
Stout 90k050309-N-8154G-068, Atlantic Ocean, March 9 2005, the guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Stout is assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) Expeditionary Strike Group and conducting training exercises prior to an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham.Tony Cowart
Stout 97kJune 2005 at Cape Canaveral.Jason Wells
Stout 123kGuided missile destroyers USS Paul Nitze (DDG-94) and USS Stout (DDG-55) moored pierside on the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia. Photo taken in 2006 by DeeAnne.Bill Gonyo
Stout 184k060417-N-5307M-388. Caucedo, Dominican Republic, April 17 2006, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Hans H. Hertell, addresses guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) Sailors about the opportunity between the Stout and the Dominican Navy working together. Stout is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of the U.S. Naval Forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tristian Miller.Bill Gonyo
Stout 56k060429-N-1045B-006, Caribbean Sea, April 29 2006, Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) prepares to join Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise and British Royal Navy Trafalgar-class submarine HMS Trafalger (S107). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Blackwell II.Tony Cowart
Stout 40k060429-N-8403A-010, Caribbean Sea, April 29 2006, guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) pulls alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in preparation for a strike group photo exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Jennifer Apsey.Tony Cowart
Stout 30k060524-N-5055G-012, Norfolk, VA, May 24 2006, a crew member aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) throws out a mooring line during arrival operations at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Joshua Glassburn.Tony Cowart
Stout 34k060523-N-1331S-043, Norfolk, VA, May 24 2006, the guided-missle destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), an element of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG), returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a three-month deployment. U.S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason Smith.Tony Cowart
Stout 162k060524-N-0635C-556. May 24 2006, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) returns to her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of U.S. Naval Forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of U.S. Southern Command objectives for enhanced maritime security. U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer 2nd Class Pamela Coxe.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 186k060524-N-0635C-578. May 24 2006, a sailor tosses a line over the side of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), as the ship returns to her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ship participated in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of U.S. Naval forces with Caribbean and Latin American countries. U.S. Navy photo by: Lithographer 2nd Class Pamela Coxe.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 66k081006-N-9911M-031. Pacific Ocean, October 6 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a SM-2 Standard Missile from the aft missile bay aboard at the ex-USS O'Bannon (DD 987) during a sinking exercise. The exercise demonstrated the ability for multiple strike group units to operate together effectively with precision in an operationally realistic exercise environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Zachary Martin.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 146k081006-N-9911M-146. Pacific Ocean, October 6 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) fires a 5-Inch/54-caliber (Mk 45) gun mounted on the ship's foc'sle during a sinking exercise on the ex-USS O'Bannon (DD 987). The exercise demonstrated the ability for multiple strike group units to operate together effectively with precision in an operationally realistic exercise environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Zachary Martin.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 178k100926-N-5324W-099. Atlantic Ocean, September 26 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) is underway during routine training operations. Stout is preparing to participate in Joint Warrior 10-2, a multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna Wade.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 138k101005-N-2855B-060. Atlantic Ocean, October 5 2010, Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ormon King signals to air personnel to chock and chain an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 48, Detachment 5 on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during routine flight operations while under way. Stout is participating in Joint Warrior 10-2, a United Kingdom-led multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. US Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 135k101005-N-2855B-137. Atlantic Ocean, October 5 2010, flight deck personnel pull the chocks and chains from an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 48, Detachment 5 on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during preparation for take off. Stout is participating in Joint Warrior 10-2, a United Kingdom-led multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. US Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 112k101005-N-2855B-141. Atlantic Ocean, October 5 2010, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) 48, Detachment 5 lifts off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during routine flight operations while under way. Stout is participating in Joint Warrior 10-2, a United Kingdom-led multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. US Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 134k110303-N-7730P-010. Mediterranean Sea, March 3 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) transits in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility during a routine ballistic missile defense deployment. Stout is supporting maritime security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A Prill.Bill Gonyo
Stout 72k110319-N-XW539-164. Mediterranean Sea, March 19 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a Tomahawk cruise missile in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. The cruise missile was one of about 110 fired from U.S. and British ships and submarines that targeted about 20 radar and anti-aircraft sites along Libya's Mediterranean coast. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 authorized all necessary measures to protect Libyan civilians under threat of attack by Col. Moammar Gadhafi's forces. US Navy photo by Sonar Technician 3rd Class Jeramy Spivey.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 112kNovember 29 2011 at Norfolk.Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
Stout 121k130818-N-WJ261-099. Norfolk, Virginia, August 18 2013, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) departs Naval Station Norfolk for deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Karen E. Cozza, USN.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 131k131026-N-UD469-702. Mediterranean Sea, October 26 2013, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Ron Reeves
Stout 171k131108-N-UD469-293. Mediterranean Sea, November 8 2013, a round is fired from an MK45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray, USN.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 126k131118-N-UD469-003. Mediterranean Sea, November 18 2013, Firecontrolman 2nd Class Matthew Compton assesses information at the remote control system in the combat information center of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray, USN.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 148k131119-N-UD469-167. Mediterranean Sea, November 19 2013, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Gregory Spaulding fires rounds from the MK 38 25mm machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Ron Reeves
Stout 112k131119-N-UD469-044. Mediterranean Sea, November 19 2013, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) fires its phalanx close-in weapons system (CWIS) during a live-fire exercise. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray, USN.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 100k131217-N-UD469-399. Souda Bay, Greece, December 17 2013, sailors man the lines on the foc'sle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) while rotating the ship for ammunition handling during a voyage repair availability at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 97k131218-N-UD469-023. Souda Bay, Greece, December 18 2013, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Marlon Shackelford sands the hull of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a voyage repair availability at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 184k131225-N-UD469-050. Limassol, Cyprus, December 25 2013, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) is illuminated with friendship lights as the ship is moored in Limassol for Christmas. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 171k140117-N-UD469-575. Mediterranean Sea, January 17 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) fires her MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise with the French navy frigate FS Surcouf (F 711). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 101k140127-N-UD469-330. Mediterannean Sea, January 27 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) fires its Mk-45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live fire exercise. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Ron Reeves
Stout 189k140127-N-UD469-065. Mediterranean Sea, January 27 2014, Gunner's Mate 1st Class Michael Doyle fires a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 131k140212-N-UD469-048. Editerranean Sea, February 12 2014, Quartermaster 1st Class Jose Perez watches the Voyage Management System on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a transit through the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 127k140213-N-UD469-173. Mediterranean Sea, February 13 2014, Damage Control Assistant, Lt.j.g. Melissa Prater, annotates updates on a damage control chart in the Combat Systems Maintenance Center of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a general quarters drill. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 148k140214-N-UD469-151. Mediterranean Sea, February 14 2014, sailors heave a line aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 131k140214-N-UD469-089. Mediterranean Sea, February 14 2014, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Joshua Bryant stands on the brow of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) to signal to the pilot house when to slow down before a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 226k140214-N-UD469-228. Mediterranean Sea, February 14 2014, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) receive pallets of supplies from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) during a replenishment-at-sea. Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 144k140214-N-UD469-094. Mediterranean Sea, February 14 2014, Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Christian Davis fires a shot line from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189). Stout is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 132k140219-N-UD469-530. Split, Croatia, February 19 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) displays a full dress ship in observance of President's Day while moored, during a routine port visit. Stout, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 92k140404-N-WJ261-070. Norfolk, April 4 2014, family and friends welcome home the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55). Stout returned to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk an eight-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber N. O'Donovan.Robert M. Cieri
Stout 149k140404-N-WJ261-320. Norfolk, April 4 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. Stout completed an eight-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber N. O'Donovan.Ron Reeves
Stout 129k151030-N-KE519-014. Atlantic Ocean, October 30 2015, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) transits the Atlantic Ocean. Stout is underway conducting routine training and operations in preparation for its upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Edward Guttierrez III.Ron Reeves
Stout 163k160315-N-UY653-161. Atlantic Ocean, March 15 2016, guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), front, steams in formation with USS Stout (DDG 55), USS Mason (DDG 87), USS Monterey (CG 61) and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). While at sea, the ships supported a live-fire event conducted as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final certification event prior to deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan U. Kledzik.Ron Reeves
Stout 201k160518-N-GP524-187. Atlantic Ocean, May 18 2016, sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) transport an M-46 Torpedo. Stout is currently deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge.Ron Reeves
Memorabilia
Stout 45kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski
Stout 12kShip's patch.Steven A. Cardali

USS STOUT DDG 55 History
Note: History is unavailable at this time
[This ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project]

Commanding Officers
01CDR Carl Eugene Garrett, Jr.13 August 1994 - 17 November 1995
02CDR David Nathan Thorson17 November 1995 - 18 July 1997
03CDR David Moore Jackson (USNA 1979)18 July 1997 - 06 February 1999
04CDR Joseph Albert Horn, Jr. (USNA 1980)06 February 1999 - 15 September 2000
05CDR Clifford Seawell Sharpe15 September 2000 - 09 March 2002
06CDR George Bonsall (USNA 1984)09 March 2002 - 28 February 2004
07CDR Jack Sherm Noel II (USNA 1985) 1 28 February 2004 - 02 September 2005
08CAPT Gerald Paul Hueber (TDY) (USNA 1981)02 September 2005 - 29 September 2005
09CDR Jeffrey Thomas Griffin 29 September 2005 - 09 April 2006
10CDR Thomas Koloman Kiss (USNA 1988) 09 April 2006 - 01 November 2007
11CDR Robert D. Katz 01 November 2007 - 03 April 2009
12CDR Mark Jerome Oberley 03 April 2009 - 28 December 2010
13CDR Nathan P. Borchers 2 28 December 2010 - 01 March 2011
14CAPT Jay Daniel Shaffer (USNA 1986) (TDY - Commander TF 65)01 March 2011 - 06 March 2011
15CDR Sylvester Lewis Steele (USNA 1995) 06 March 2011 - 08 September 2011
16LCDR Robert William Alpigini, Jr. (USNA 1996) (XOIC) 08 September 2011 - 15 November 2011
17CDR Sylvester Lewis Steele (USNA 1995) 15 November 2011 - 07 September 2012
18LCDR Robert William Alpigini, Jr. (USNA 1996) 07 September 2012 - 02 May 2014
19CDR Andrew P. Fitzpatrick 02 May 2014 - 28 October 2015
20CDR Adam Gregory Cheatham 28 October 2015 - 19 May 2017
21CDR Daniel E. Broadhurst 19 May 2017 - 10 August 2018
22CDR Nathan P. Diaz 10 August 2018 - February 2020
23CDR Richard C. Eytel February 2020 - 11 June 2021
24CDR Tammy S. McCreary 11 June 2021 - October 2022
25CDR Jeffrey Lane Applebaugh 3 October 2022 - 02 June 2023
26CAPT Scott Rosetti (TDY) 02 June 2023 - 21 July 2023
27CDR Desmond Walker 21 July 2023 - present
1. Crew exchange in Sea Swap with that of Gonzalez (DDG-66)
2. Relieved "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to address a pervasive pattern of unprofessional behavior in overseas ports and a substandard command climate on board following an investigation into multiple allegations of crew misconduct."
3. Relieved by CDS 28 "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command." (i.e. made a scapegoat)

Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler and Ron Reeves

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
USS Stout (DDG 55) website
Tin Can Sailors Website
Destroyer History Foundation
Destroyers Online Website
Official U.S.Navy Destroyer Website

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