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	80k	Born in Washington. D. C. on October 30, 1882, Fleet Admiral Halsey graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904. He served on escort vessels during World War I and later earned his Naval Aviator's Wings at the advanced age of 52, the oldest person to do so in the history of the U.S. Navy. He commanded the South Pacific Area in 1942 and was promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the Third Fleet in 1944. He provided support for General Douglas MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines in 1944. The Japanese surrender in World War II took place on his flagship, the battleship USS Missouri, in Tokyo Bay. He was promoted to Five-Star Fleet Admiral (one of only five men to have held that rank) in December 1945. Halsey retired from active duty with the Navy in 1947, becoming President of International Telecommunications Labs, Inc. He died on August 16, 1959 and is buried in Section 2 of Arlington National Cemetery, next to his father, Captain William Frederick Halsey.		Steven Cardali
	49k	Artist's conception of the Halsey 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
	96k	Undated, location unknown.		Jack Treutle
	133k	Prior to commissioning, location unknown.		David Buell
	133k	Under construction at NGSS Pascagoula.		Bill Gonyo
	133k	Under construction at NGSS Pascagoula.		Bill Gonyo
	102k	Christening Coin for Halsey DDG-97 17 January 2004		Robert M. Cieri
	53k	Christening Program for Halsey DDG-97. She was launched at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems at Pascacoula, MS, on 17 January 2004.		Robert M. Cieri
	80k	Back cover of the Christening Program.		Robert M. Cieri
	112k	Christening Day aboard the USS Halsey (DDG 97) on January 17 2004 in Pascagoula, MS.		Bill Gonyo
	92k	USS Halsey (DDG 97) undergoing Sea Trials.		Bill Gonyo
	72k	Cover of the Commissioning Program.		Robert M. Cieri
	66k	Invitation to the Commissioning ceremony.		David Buell
	153k	Scenes from the Commissioning ceremony.		David Buell
	67k	As above.		David Buell
	78k	The men and women of USS Halsey offer a synchronized hat salute to a crowd of 5,000 guests who witnessed the commissioning of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems' 22nd Aegis guided missile destroyer in Coronado, Calif. U.S. Sen. John McCain delivered the principal address and thanked Northrop Grumman shipbuilders for "their contribution to our Navy and our nation." Photo from Northrop Grumman.		Bill Gonyo
	40k	Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour cheers as ship sponsors Heidi Cooke Halsey, Alice Spruance Talbot and Anne Halsey-Smith simultaneously smash ceremonial bottles of champagne across the bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer.		Steven A. Cardali
	120k	San Diego July 29 2005, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) moored at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, Calif., the day prior to being commissioned as the U.S. Navy's newest ship. Halsey will be capable of fighting air, surface, and subsurface battles simultaneously. U.S. Navy Photo.		Fred Weiss/Tony Cowart
	110k	[050730-N-3672K-418] San Diego, CA July 30 2005, the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Halsey (DDG 97) is commissioned at Naval Station North Island. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship was named after U.S. Naval Academy graduate Fleet Adm. William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II. Halsey is capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and the ship contains a number of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century. U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer's Mate 1st Class John P. Kass.		Steven A. Cardali
	168k	050730-N-3672K-188. Naval Air Station North Island, July 30 2005, Commander 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, addresses the crew and guests during the commissioning ceremony of the Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, USS Halsey (DDG 97). The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship was named after U.S. Naval Academy graduate Fleet Adm. William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II. Halsey is capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and the ship contains a number of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century. U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer's Mate 1st Class John P. Kass.		Robert M. Cieri
	117k	050730-N-3672K-353. San Diego, Calif., July 30 2005, USS Halsey (DDG 97) Commanding Officer, Capt. James L. Autrey, addresses guests and crew members as the Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is commissioned. The ceremony marked the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship was named after U.S. Naval Academy graduate Fleet Adm. William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II. Halsey is capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and the ship contains a number of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century. U.S. Navy photo by Lithographer's Mate 1st Class John P. Kass.		Robert M. Cieri
	97k	San Diego, August 5, 2005, actress Pamela Anderson thanks the crew of the Halsey for their service.		Steven A. Cardali
	129k	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, August 9 2006, Arliegh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) prepares to moor in Pearl Harbor for the first time. Home ported in San Diego, Calif., Halsey is on its maiden deployment to the Western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo.		Fred Weiss
	126k	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, August 9 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) passes the USS Arizona Memorial and Battleship Missouri as she transits Pearl Harbor and prepares to moor pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Homeported in San Diego, the newly commissioned ship is currently on its maiden deployment to the Western Pacific area of operation. U.S. Navy photo.		Fred Weiss
	167k	060809-N-4965F-004. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, August 9 2006, a sailor assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) heaves in a line for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). She prepares to moor pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Halsey, home-ported in San Diego, Calif., is a newly commissioned ship, which is currently on her maiden deployment en route to the Western Pacific area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl.		Robert M. Cieri
	93k	070811-N-7981E-174. PACIFIC OCEAN, August 11 2007, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrives alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a fueling at sea (FAS). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James R. Evans.		Bill Gonyo
	81k	080504-N-9162R-087. San Diego, Calif., May 4 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey DDG-97 departs Naval Station San Diego, for a scheduled deployment as part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donnie W. Ryan.		Robert M. Cieri
	170k	080513-N-9604C-038. Pacific Ocean, May 13 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Benfold (DDG 65) practice formation maneuvering. Halsey and Benfold are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shannon K. Cassidy.		Robert M. Cieri
	141k	080521-N-7197F-040. Pacific Ocean, May 21 2008, the view from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) in lifeguard station while the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO- 199) performs replenishment at sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS Dubuque (LPD 8). The ships, aircraft and Marines of Peleliu ESG are deployed to the western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Interior Communications Specialist 2nd Class Justin S. Fifer.		Robert M. Cieri
	115k	080611-N-2131B-004. Indian Ocean, June 11 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) transits westbound in the Indian Ocean. Halsey is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Richard Blythe.		Robert M. Cieri
	225k	080725-N-1709P-055. Indian Ocean, July 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) receives personnel from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) by high-line transfer during a connected replenishment at sea (RAS). Halsey is deployed to the 5th fleet area of responsibility with the San Diego-based USS Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Chris Peters.		Robert M. Cieri
	178k	080929-N-5148B-047. Indian Ocean, September 29 2008, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-A0 197) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steam together in the Indian Ocean, as seen from USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is currently deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah E. Bitter.		Robert M. Cieri
	221k	080929-N-2183K-019. Indian Ocean, September 29 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-A0 197) for a replenishment at sea (RAS), while conducting maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	172k	080929-N-2183K-009. Indian Ocean, September 29 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steams in the Indian Ocean while conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	131k	081001-N-2183K-069. Indian Ocean, October 1 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steams alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) preparing for a refueling at sea. Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	155k	081001-N-2183K-075. Indian Ocean, October 1 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steams alongside USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in prepareing for a refueling at sea. Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	171k	081001-N-2183K-080. Indian Ocean, October 1 2008, crew members hoist the fuel probe to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a refueling at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group that is currently deployed to the Navy's 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	170k	081001-N-2183K-104. Indian Ocean, October 1 2008, crew members aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) connect the fuel probe during a refueling at sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	253k	081001-N-2183K-113. Indian Ocean, October 1 2008, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter ascends from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a parts transfer and refueling at sea with the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Halsey are part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Kelling.		Robert M. Cieri
	101k	081004-N-7197F-004. Indian Ocean, October 4 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) steams through rough seas off the coast of Southern Australia. Halsey is part of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Justin Fifer.		Robert M. Cieri
	127k	December 2008 at San Diego.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	120k	081202-N-3446C-037. San Diego, December 2 2008, Electronics Technician 2nd Class Adam Sexton solders a circuit card under the supervision of Electronics Technician 1st Class Anthony Andersen aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Kendra Crabbe.		Robert M. Cieri
	121k	July 2009 in San Diego.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	120k	091217-N-0569T-042. San Diego, December 17 2009, ships at Naval Base San Diego display lights for a holiday festivity. A panel of judges visited each ship to determine the best display. The winner in the large division was the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), in the medium division the guided-missle destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) and in the small division the guided-missile frigate USS Jarret (FFG 33). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel J. Taylor.		Robert M. Cieri
	156k	USS Halsey at Sea, October 29 2010, Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd James Oliver receives engineering plant orders from the bridge aboard USS Halsey (DDG 97) during operations while transiting Spratly Island in the South China Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Andrew Long.		Bill Gonyo
	195k	101210-N-8824M-268. Arabian Sea, December 10 2010, USS Halsey (DDG 97) assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, sails in a formation with the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle (R 91) during a photo exercise. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to establish conditions for regional stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Mickler.		Bill Gonyo
	109k	The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG-97) transits the Pacific Ocean, on 18 September 2011. Halsey is conducting a three-week composite training unit exercise in preparation for a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Grandin. Image # 110918-N-BC134-014.		Robert Hurst
	105k	The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106), right, USS Halsey (DDG-97) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) are underway in the Pacific Ocean on 21 September 2011. The three ships are part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez. Image # 110921-N-GZ277-066.		Robert Hurst
	97k	The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106) leads the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and USS Halsey (DDG-97) in the Pacific Ocean. The three ships are part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducting operations off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez. Image # 110921-N-GZ277-069.		Robert Hurst
	110k	111226-N-TZ605-830. Pacific Ocean, December 26 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), comes alongside to perform a replenishment at sea (RAS), with the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in heavy seas. Halsey was part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Timothy A. Hazel, USN.		Robert M. Cieri
	108k	111227-N-DR144-341. Hong Kong, December 27 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrives in Hong Kong for a scheduled port call. Halsey was part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans, USN.		Robert M. Cieri
	101k	September 8 2012 in Santa Barbara, CA, the Halsey was anchored off the pier in the harbor.		Diana Westberg
	131k	130125-N-SK590-035. San Diego, January 25 2013, sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) board their newly-assigned ship after a hull swap with guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Hull swaps, or ship rotations, are part of the Navy's long-term plan to routinely replace older ships with newer more capable ships. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee.		Ron Reeves
	169k	140128-N-IU636-082. Pacific Ocean, January 28 2014, sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) secure an SH-60B Sea Hawk onto the flight deck. Halsey is underway participating in Koa Kai 14-1, a semiannual exercise that improves cooperation, readiness and the capability of forces to respond quickly to various crises, ranging from armed conflict to humanitarian assistance. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johans Chavarro.		Robert M. Cieri
	109k	USS Halsey (DDG-97), USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) and USS Gridley (DDG-101) underway on May 23 2014. US Navy Photo.		Tommy Trampp
	115k	140707-O-ZZ999-936. Pearl Harbor, July 7 2014, a child plays with his radio-controlled ship at Dog Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) departs Pearl Harbor for a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Matthew McGregor.		Ron Reeves
	170k	141023-N-ZZ786-166. South China Sea, October 23 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Flewellyn.		Ron Reeves
	169k	141112-N-XM324-011. Philippine Sea, November 12 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), left, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force tank landing ship JDS Shimokita (LST 4002), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JDS Ise (DDH 182) participate in a photo exercise for Keen Sword. Exercise Keen Sword is a bilateral training exercise held biennially since 1986 to increase the interoperability of U.S. Forces and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Germantown is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting joint forces exercises in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Dionne.		Ron Reeves
	144k	161207-M-JP130-1600. Pearl Harbor, December 7 2016, the USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducts a pass-in-review during the 75th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration Ceremony at Joint base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Civilians, veterans, and service members came together to remember and pay their respect to those who fought and lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Mahoney.		Ron Reeves
	87k	Ship's patch.		David Buell
	48k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski

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CDR Paul J. Schlise    Feb 19 2007 - Aug 17 2008

CDR Robert Edward Beauchamp    Aug 17 2008 - Mar 5 2010

CDR Matthew Jordan (Jordy) Harrison    Mar 5 2010 - Jul 22 2011

CDR Michael L. Weeldreyer    Jul 22 2011 - Jan 25 2013 (hull swap with DDG-59)

CDR Gary L. Cave    Jan 25 2013 - Apr 18 2014

CDR Linda C. Seymour    Apr 18 2014 - Aug 3 2015

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