Accepting supply of DDG 125 represents the official switch of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. Previous to supply, the ship carried out a sequence of at-sea and pier-side trials to show its materials and operational readiness.
DDG 125 is called for Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served within the U.S. Marines throughout World Warfare II, incomes the Medal of Honor for his heroism at Iwo Jima, when he was simply 17 years outdated. He’s the youngest Marine, and the youngest serviceman in World Warfare II, to be awarded america’ highest navy ornament for valor. In 1961, he returned to navy service; as a Captain within the U.S. Army, Lucas skilled youthful troops headed for Vietnam.
“Supply of the longer term USS Jack H. Lucas is an historic event. Because the Navy’s first Flight III destroyer, DDG 125 brings probably the most superior Built-in Air and Missile Protection functionality to the fleet,” stated Capt. Seth Miller, DDG 51 class program supervisor, Program Govt Workplace (PEO) Ships. “I’m tremendously happy with your entire Navy and business crew for delivering this ship. The AEGIS Shipbuilding program has demonstrated but once more that it stays a world class group and carries on the legacy of Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer that was established over fifty years in the past. Construct somewhat, check somewhat and be taught so much. Job nicely achieved!”
The Flight III improve is centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Protection Radar and incorporates upgrades to {the electrical} energy and cooling capability.
Ingalls’ Shipbuilding division is at present in manufacturing on future destroyers Ted Stevens (DDG 128), Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), George M. Neal (DDG 131) and Sam Nunn (DDG 133).
As one of many Protection Division’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is accountable for executing the event and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, particular mission and help ships, and boats and craft.
