USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

USS Mitscher (DDG-57) became the second United States Navy warship named to honor Admiral Marc A. Mitscher (1887–1947), famed naval aviator and World War II aircraft carrier task force commander. In 1988 the U.S. Navy contracted with Ingalls Shipbuilding, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to build the seventh ship of the Arleigh Burke class. On 16 February 2007, Mitscher was awarded the 2006 Battle "E" award. On 2 June 2015, Mitscher welcomed the French frigate Hermione in US waters on behalf of the US Navy.

USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

USS Mitscher (DDG-57) became the second United States Navy warship named to honor Admiral Marc A. Mitscher (1887–1947), famed naval aviator and World War II aircraft carrier task force commander. In 1988 the U.S. Navy contracted with Ingalls Shipbuilding, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to build the seventh ship of the Arleigh Burke class. On 16 February 2007, Mitscher was awarded the 2006 Battle "E" award. On 2 June 2015, Mitscher welcomed the French frigate Hermione in US waters on behalf of the US Navy.