Tampa holds commissioning ceremony for USS Jack H. Lucas

Tampa will hold a commissioning ceremony as the U.S. Navy's newest and most technologically advanced destroyer joins the active fleet.
The USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), a new version of the Burke-destroyer, will feature an advanced air and missile defense radar system that will help the ship protect aircraft carrier and amphibious assault groups, according to the Navy. Other advancements include upgraded electrical power and cooling systems. The ship will operate out of San Diego after its commissioning.
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[@jjf8862]

I wish I knew this in advance I would have loved to be a part of this history.

[@kenb.8596]

Nice yacht!! We just need about 50 more of these baseline ships & a replacement for the TICO's

[@jjf8862]

Wow, so proud, so happy our men and women will be on a more than sea worthy vessel to keep them safe and defend what is necessary. God Bless America…!

[@MarkM58]

Someone needs to educate the mayor. The MOH doesn't have "winners", it has recipients. It is not a competition to be won.
Geez, the 4 star admiral, too.

[@1_PinkSmoke]

Yes! More protection for our military 😎🤘❤🇺🇸

[@robertlafnear7034]

GO NAVY ! HCU-1 YRST-1 Pearl '71-'73😁

[@ryanpeeples6998]

let’s gooooo. hype hype hype hype