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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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The 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. The middle image is Ensign David S. McCampbell taken during his flight training at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida in 1937. The bottom picture is as a Captain and is undated.Daniel H. Gilbert, SK1(SW), Precommissioning Crew/Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 49kArtist's conception of the McCampbell as built by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource.Navy Yard Associates
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 225kAaron Burks painting of the McCampbell entitled "Relentless in Battle I: The Standard is the Standard" 22x28 Oil on Canvas 2015. See more of his work by clicking on his name in the Contributed column.Aaron Burks
McCampbell 225kAaron Burks painting of the McCampbell entitled "Relentless in Battle II: Results, Not Excuses!" 24x36 Oil on Canvas 2015. See more of his work by clicking on his name in the Contributed column.Aaron Burks
McCampbell 69kUndated, location unknown.Jack Treutle
McCampbell 64kUndated, location unknown.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 217kSecretary of State Albright and the Christening party.Bill Gonyo
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 92kCover of the Commissioning program.Robert M. Cieri
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 McCampbell (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 226kThe guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) comes alongside USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) for a routine fueling at sea (FAS), 5 May 2006, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 were 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 (# 060505-N-0610T-049).Gerd Matthes
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 165kPacific Ocean, July 20 2009, Ensign Colleen Praxmarer, strike officer aboard guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), answers questions on the ship’s forecastle from Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) as part of a personnel cross-deck exercise. McCampbell is underway with the Essex Strike Group in support of the bilateral training exercise Talisman Saber 2009, a biennial exercise between U.S. and Australian forces designed to enhance interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder, 090720-N-9123L-051Bill Gonyo
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 143kBitung, Indonesia, August 17 2009, Cmdr. Charles Johnson, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), speaks with People's Liberation Army Navy commander Li Ping, commanding officer of the destroyer Guangzhou, during a flag lowering ceremony in Bitung, Indonesia. McCampbell is anchored off the coast of Bitung to participate in the Indonesia International Fleet Review, which celebrates sixty-four years of Indonesian independence. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Colleen R. PraxmarerBill 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 196kPacific Ocean, April 17 2010, Yeoman Seaman Jordis Jones from Houston stands watch as helmsman aboard guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is one of seven Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, and is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brock A. Taylor.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 167k100526-N-6720T-035. Pacific Ocean, May 26 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) transits the western Pacific Ocean during combat system ship qualification trials with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is underway from its permanently forward-deployed port at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a combat operations efficiency evaluation in the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 111k100707-N-3215T-028. Yokosuka, Japan, July 7 2010, a port operations tug boat at Fleet Activities Yokosuka assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) get underway. McCampbell is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, and is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brock A. Taylor.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 173kPacific Ocean, April 18 2011, sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) transmit flashing light signals during passing exercisewith the Republic of Korea Ulsan-class frigate ROKS Seoul (FF 952), whilecompleting shipboard maneuvering during passing exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Cyd Vargas. 110418-N-9202V-001.Bill Gonyo
McCampbell 173kEast China Sea, June 7 2012. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), right, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Towada-class fast-combat support ship JS Hamana (AOE 424) during Pacific Bond 2012. With the two ships are the Hatakaze-class destroyer JS Shimakaze (DDG 172) and the Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155). Pacific Bond 2012 is a U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force maritime exercise intended to improve interoperability and further relations between the nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes 120607-N-TG831-198.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 220k140116-N-IP531-086. Yokosuka, January 16 2014, sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) strike down mooring lines on the flight deck as the ship prepares to get underway. McCampbell will patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 202k140130-N-IP531-031. Pacific Ocean, January 30 2014, sailors perform a foreign object debris (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 153k140131-N-IP531-342. Pacific Ocean, January 31 2014, the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE11) conducts a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro.Robert M. Cieri
McCampbell 235k160117-N-JU970-863. Philippine Sea, January 17 2016, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires a MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise. McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Soon Kwon.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 118kUSS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), left, and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, 18 June 2016, in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The operations mark the U.S. Navy's continued presence throughout the area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Greenberg (# 160618-N-DA693-261). Steaming behind the carriers are three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers, left to right: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), USS Shiloh (CG-67), and USS Chancellorsville (CG-62). Steaming in the background are three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, believed to be, left to right: USS McCampbell (DDG-85), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54), and USS Benfold (DDG-65).Ron Reeves
McCampbell 223kThe Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) conducts replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199), Philippine Sea, 26 June 2016. U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kiernan French. United States Navy NewsStand ID 160626-N-NG159-003.Robert Hurst
McCampbell 125k160722-N-WM647-202. South China Sea, July 22 2016, sailors signal to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 as it hovers over the flight deck of the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise. McCampbell is on patrol with the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elesia K. Patten.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 136kThe forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippicanoe (T-AO 199), Philippine Sea, 16 September, during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk. United States Navy NewsStand photo ID 160916-N-NT265-020.Robert Hurst
McCampbell 162k160923-N-NT265-419. Philippine Sea, September 23 2016. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) lead a formation of Carrier Strike Group Five and Expeditionary Strike Group Seven ships including, USS Momsen (DDG 92), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), as wells as USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a photo exercise to signify the completion of Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This is the sixth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Senyk.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 154k161026-N-NT265-380. Philippine Sea, October 26 2016, the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), fires its MK45 5-inch gun during a live-fire training exercise. McCampbell is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Senyk.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 96k161107-N-NT265-029. Philippine Sea, November 7 2016, sailors assigned to the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) man the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). McCampbell is on patrol in the Philippine Sea with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Senyk.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 134k16116-N-NT265-374. The forward deployed guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG-85), third ship, and the Military Sealift Command Joint High-Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3), first ship, participate in a photo exercise with Brunei Navy ships KDB Darussalam and KDB Afiat during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2016, South China Sea, 16 November 2016. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Senyk.Robert Hurst
McCampbell 191k170203-N-HI376-020. Sea of Japan, February 3 2017, sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) clear snow and ice from the ship's forecastle. McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 147k170203-N-HI376-116. Otaru, Japan, February 3 2017, sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) man the rails as the ship pulls into Otaru, Japan. McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham.Ron Reeves
McCampbell 442k170726-N-HI376-044 Sydney, Australia, July 26, 2017. The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departs Sydney, Australia. McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released)Dave Wright
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 (Later RADM)

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 - Oct 12 2010

CDR Steven Harlow DeMoss    Oct 12 2010 - Apr 27 2012

CDR Thomas Jerry "TJ" Dixon    Apr 27 2012 - Jul 12 2013

CDR Sharif Hameed Calfee    Jul 12 2013 - Dec 19 2014

CDR Edward Dahn Sundberg    Dec 19 2014 - May 3 2016

CDR Edward A. Angelinas    May 3 2016 - Oct 06 2017

CDR Allison Nicole Christy    Oct 06 2017 - May 2019

CDR Patrick Joseph Sullivan    May 03 2019 - Sep 09 2020

CDR David Christopher Sandomir    Sep 09 2020 - present


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