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USS Normandy (CG-60)
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 USS Normandy (CG-60) |
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| Career (US) |  |
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| Ordered: | 26 November 1984 |
| Laid down: | 7 April 1987 |
| Launched: | 19 March 1988 |
| Commissioned: | 9 December 1989 |
| Status: | Active in service as of 2007 |
| Homeport: | Norfolk, Virginia |
| General characteristics | |
| Displacement: | approx. 9,600 tons full load |
| Length: | 567 feet (173 meters) |
| Beam: | 55 feet (17 meters) |
| Draught: | 33 feet (10 meters) |
| Propulsion: | 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp |
| Speed: | 32.5 knots (60 km/h) |
| Complement: | 33 officers & 327 enlisted |
| Sensors and processing systems: | AN/SPY-1A/B multi-function radar AN/SPS-49 air search radar AN/SPG-62 fire control radar AN/SPS-55 surface search radar AN/SPQ-9 gun fire control radar AN/SQQ-89(V)3 Sonar suite, consisting of
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| Armament: | 2 × 61 cell Mk 41 vertical launch systems 122 × RIM-67 SM-2, BGM-109 Tomahawk, or RUM-139 VL-Asroc 8 × RGM-84 Harpoon missiles 2 × Mark 45 5 in / 54 cal lightweight gun 2 × 25 mm 2–4 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) gun 2 × Phalanx CIWS 2 × Mk 32 12.75 in (324 mm) triple torpedo tubes |
| Aircraft carried: | 2 x Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk LAMPS III helicopters. |
| Motto: | Vanguard of Victory |
USS Normandy (CG-60) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser in the United States Navy. She is named for the World War II Battle of Normandy, France, on and following D-Day.
Normandy was laid down at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, on 7 April 1987, launched 19 March 1988 and commissioned on 9 December 1989. She is homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.
In 1997, she won the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for the Atlantic Fleet.
Just one year after her commissioning in Newport, RI, USS Normandy sailed into action in order to support the multinational effort to free Kuwait. Normandy and her crew left on 28 December 1990 to join United Nations forces conducting Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. As part of the USS America Battle Group, Normandy transited the Suez Canal and the Red Sea on her way to the Persian Gulf. Normandy fired 26 Tomahawk cruise missiles, protected allied ships and aircraft in the area, conducted maritime interdiction operations, and helped to locate and destroy enemy mines.
USS Normandy received the Navy Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia Campaign Medal (with two bronze stars) for her efforts in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
On 11 August 1993, USS Normandy and the USS America Carrier Battle Group deployed to the Adriatic Sea in support of United Nations efforts with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Normandy's primary duty was Adriatic air-space controller for Operations Provide Promise, Deny Flight, and Sharp Guard.
In an historic first, Normandy embarked nine World War II veterans on 18 May 1994 for commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Allied landings on the coast of France. These activities took place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and Le Havre, France. Over 15,000 visitors toured the ship while Normandy's honor guard embarked veterans participated in various memorial services and events on both sides of the English Channel. USS Normandy served as a centerpiece over the two week course of ceremonies, and specifically for national commemorations at Slapton Sands, United Kingdom on 31 May by U.S. Ambassador Crowe, and at the Normandy beach heads on 6 June by President Bill Clinton. Normandy received the Navy Unit Commendation Medal in June for participation in the D-Day festivities.
On June 27, 1994, USS Normandy participated in the Naval Station New York closing ceremonies. Staten Island's Borough President, Guy Molinari, and his daughter Congresswoman Susan Molinari were the featured speakers as the Navy turned the base over to the city's Emergency Services prior to departing for their new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. Normandy was stationed in Staten Island, New York for almost four years.
On August 28, 1995, USS Normandy began a six month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with the USS America. On September 8, Normandy was in the Western Mediterranean conducting turnover with the outgoing battle group. Receiving immediate tasking to proceed at best speed to the Adriatic, Normandy sped across the 1,600 nautical miles (2,960 km) at maximum speed. Arriving in the Operation Deliberate Force Theater of Operations in just under 48 hours, Normandy launched a thirteen missile Tomahawk strike against hostile air defense command and control sites in Northern Bosnia-Herzegovina. This precision strike, flawlessly executed on extremely short notice, paved the way for follow-on tactical air strikes against Bosnian Serb military positions in the region. This action sent a strong signal of United States resolve and played a significant role in convincing the Bosnian-Serb government to cease hostilities and resume peace negotiations.
During the six month deployment Normandy again served as Adriatic air-space controller for Operation Deny Flight, Sharp Guard, and Decisive Endeavor. Normandy was awarded her third Navy Unit Commendation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for her actions during her time in the Adriatic.
On 3 October 1997, Normandy once again began a six month deployment, this time as Air Defense Commander of the USS George Washington Battle Group. Throughout the month of October, Normandy participated, along with 27 other international units, in Exercise Bright Star off the Egyptian coast. Upon completion of Bright Star, Normandy was directed to proceed at best speed to the Persian Gulf. Beginning November 16, Normandy, along with other units of the USS George Washington Battle Group, transited the Suez Canal, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea. In a record-setting five days, Normandy and George Washington entered the Persian Gulf and joined the Nimitz Battle Group in an impressive show of force and United Nation resolve with Iraq. Immediately, Normandy assumed duties as the "Ready Strike" platform in the Gulf and, later, also assumed the duties as the air-defense commander for the entire Persian Gulf. For four months Normandy patrolled the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. During this time, she conducted several successful maritime-interception operations along with her strike and air-defense duties. Throughout this deployment, Normandy achieved more than 300 mishap-free hours of flight operations, conducted 27 underway replenishments and sailed a total of 48,000 miles (77,000 km). Underway for the holidays, Normandy hosted pop singer Paula Cole on December 23 and the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm Jay Johnson, along with his wife and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, ETCM John Hagan, on Christmas morning. Normandy was relieved by the USS John C. Stennis Battle Group in the Persian Gulf and returned to her homeport of Norfolk on April 3, 1998. Normandy finished a major overhaul period in Norfolk Naval Shipyard on 28 February. Additionally, Normandy was awarded the Majorie Sterrett Battleship Award for the most battle-ready warship on the East coast.
On June 21, 2000 Normandy again, along with the USS George Washington Battle Group, deployed to the Mediterranean and Arabian Sea. On December 19, Normandy returned to Norfolk just in time for the holidays.
On June 20, 2002, Normandy left the US East Coast on deployment. Again assigned to the George Washington Battle Group, Normandy returned to Norfolk in December 2002.
On March 25, 2005, Normandy left the US East Coast with the Kearsarge ESG, deployed to the Mediterranean and Northern Persian Gulf. Normandy returned to Norfolk in October 2005.
Along with the title "Most Tomahawks shot by a US Navy Cruiser", USS Normandy holds three Battle "E" Awards for overall ship-wide excellence in performance. She was the first US warship since 1945 to go to war (Desert Storm) on her maiden cruise.
Was thought to be in a conspiracy with the accidental shooting down of TWA 800. (CNN.COM aired August 5 2008).
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.
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