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USS McCampbell (DDG-85)
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USS McCampbell (DDG-85) is an Arleigh Burke-class
destroyer
in the United States Navy
, named for Captain David McCampbell
(1910–1996), the Navy's leading ace
in World War II
. She was built at the Bath Iron Works
in Maine
.
She arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base
in Yokosuka, Japan
as part of the US Navy's Forward Deployed Naval Forces in July 2007, and is now permanently homeported there.
McCampbell maintains on board an active VBSS team to conduct anti piracy, anti-smuggling, and anti-terrorist operations. The ship was an active participant in IMDEX
, and the VBSS team was a centerpiece in the multilateral training effort held in conjunction with the exposition.
On 23 June 2009, it was reported that the McCampbell had taken over from the USS John S. McCain
in shadowing the North Korean ship Kang Nam 1
toward Burma in enforcement of a new United Nations
resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874
.
In March 2011, USS McCampbell was the first US Navy vessel on station off northeastern Honshu
, Japan
to assist with relief efforts after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and deliver food, supplies, and other material aid directly to survivors. Later, after the arrival of the carrier Ronald Reagan
, the ship continued relief efforts as an element in Carrier Strike Group Seven
, using the carrier as a supply distribution hub through early April.
On 13 June 2011 it was reported that McCampbell had intercepted the North Korean-flagged merchant vessel MV Light, enroute to Burma, on 26 May, south of Shanghai
. McCampbell requested permission to board the vessel, which was suspected of carrying missile technology, but was refused. After several days the MV Light turned around and returned to North Korea, tracked by surveillance aircraft and satellites.
Arleigh Burke class destroyer
The Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers is the United States Navy's first class of destroyer built around the Aegis combat system and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. The class is named for Admiral Arleigh "31-Knot" Burke, the most famous American destroyer officer of...
destroyer
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
, named for Captain David McCampbell
David McCampbell
Captain David McCampbell was an American naval aviator, who became the US Navy’s all-time leading ace with 34 aerial victories during World War II. The third-highest scoring US flying ace of World War II, he was the highest-scoring to survive the war.McCampbell was born in Bessemer, Alabama, and...
(1910–1996), the Navy's leading ace
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. She was built at the Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works is a major American shipyard located on the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine, United States. Since its founding in 1884 , BIW has built private, commercial and military vessels, most of which have been ordered by the United States Navy...
in Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
.
She arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base
United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka
U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, or Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka is a United States Navy base, in Yokosuka, Japan. Its mission is to maintain and operate base facilities for the logistic, recreational, administrative support and service of the U.S. Naval Forces Japan, U.S. 7th Fleet and...
in Yokosuka, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
as part of the US Navy's Forward Deployed Naval Forces in July 2007, and is now permanently homeported there.
McCampbell maintains on board an active VBSS team to conduct anti piracy, anti-smuggling, and anti-terrorist operations. The ship was an active participant in IMDEX
International Defence Exhibition
The International Defense Exhibition & Conference, or IDEX, is a biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition. According to the Jane's Defense Weekly website, IDEX is the largest arms exhibition in the Middle East...
, and the VBSS team was a centerpiece in the multilateral training effort held in conjunction with the exposition.
On 23 June 2009, it was reported that the McCampbell had taken over from the USS John S. McCain
USS John S. McCain (DDG-56)
USS John S. McCain is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She is part of the Seventh Fleet, and she has her homeport at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan....
in shadowing the North Korean ship Kang Nam 1
Kang Nam 1
The Kang Nam 1 is a 2,000 ton North Korean cargo ship.It is one of a series of five vessels, owned by the North Korean government, named Kang Nam 1 through Kang Nam 5....
toward Burma in enforcement of a new United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874 was adopted unanimously by the United Nations Security Council on 12 June 2009. The resolution, passed under Chapter VII, Article 41, of the UN Charter, imposes further economic and commercial sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea ...
.
In March 2011, USS McCampbell was the first US Navy vessel on station off northeastern Honshu
Honshu
is the largest island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyushu across the Kanmon Strait...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to assist with relief efforts after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and deliver food, supplies, and other material aid directly to survivors. Later, after the arrival of the carrier Ronald Reagan
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
USS Ronald Reagan is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy. The ninth ship of her class, she is named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan, President of the United States from 1981 to 1989...
, the ship continued relief efforts as an element in Carrier Strike Group Seven
Carrier Strike Group Seven
Carrier Strike Group Seven also known as CSG-7, CARSTRKGRU 7, and Ronald Reagan Strike Group, is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned the United States Pacific Fleet. CSG-7 is based at Naval Air Station North Island, and typically deploys as a command element aboard an...
, using the carrier as a supply distribution hub through early April.
On 13 June 2011 it was reported that McCampbell had intercepted the North Korean-flagged merchant vessel MV Light, enroute to Burma, on 26 May, south of Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
. McCampbell requested permission to board the vessel, which was suspected of carrying missile technology, but was refused. After several days the MV Light turned around and returned to North Korea, tracked by surveillance aircraft and satellites.
External links
- USS McCampbell official website
- Yokosuka Naval Base Community Website
- USS McCampbell News
- nvr.navy.mil: USS McCampbell
- navsource.org: USS McCampbell
- navysite.de: USS McCampbell
- USS McCampbell (DDG-85) command histories – Naval History & Heritage Command