USS Wayne E. Meyer
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USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight IIA) Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She is named after Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, known as the "Father of Aegis". She carries the 100th AEGIS Weapon System to be delivered to the United States Navy.[1]
Construction
Wayne E. Meyer is the 58th destroyer in her class. She was built by Bath Iron Works, and was christened by sponsor Anna Mae Meyer, wife of Admiral Meyer, and launched on 18 October 2008. She completed sea trials in June 2009, and was delivered to the Navy in July 2009.[2] She was commissioned on the Delaware River, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 10 October 2009.
Ship history
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In popular culture
- Wayne E. Meyer was featured in the episode "Destroyer Disaster" of the Food Network show, Dinner: Impossible.[4]
- Wayne E. Meyer was used in the filming of Season 2 Episode 5, “Achilles”, TNT Network show The Last Ship.[5]
Awards
- Navy Unit Commendation - (Sep 2011-Jan 2012, Jul 2012-May 2013)
- Navy E Ribbon - (2013, 2014)
- Spokane Trophy - (2014)
- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Energy Conservation Award (Medium ship category) - (2017)[6]
- Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award - (2024)
Gallery
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Christening party for Wayne E. Meyer, at Bath Iron Works 18 October 2008
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Stern view of Wayne E. Meyer prior to launching 18 October 2008
References
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External links
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