DDG 125 would be the Navy’s first Flight III destroyer with notable technological upgrades. The Flight III upgrades are centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Protection Radar and incorporates upgrades to {the electrical} energy and cooling capability.
Guided-missile destroyers present multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Destroyers can function independently or as a part of provider strike teams, floor motion teams, and expeditionary strike teams. They’re able to conducting anti-air warfare (AAW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and anti-surface warfare (ASuW).
The ship’s title was chosen on Sept. 17, 2016 by then Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to function a continuing reminder to the immense impression actions taken by anybody Sailor or Marine can really have.
DDG 125 is known as for Pfc. Jack Lucas, who served within the U.S. Marines throughout World Conflict II, incomes the Medal of Honor for his heroism at Iwo Jima, when he was simply 17 years outdated.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 Conflict II, to be awarded america’ highest army ornament for valor. In 1961, he returned to army service as a captain within the U.S. Army and skilled youthful troops headed for Vietnam. Lucas handed away on June 5, 2008 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Ruby Lucas, widow of the ship’s namesake, and philanthropist Cathy Reynolds are the ship’s sponsors.
This would be the first Naval warship to bear the title Jack H. Lucas.
Following commissioning, USS Jack H. Lucas will transit to its homeport of San Diego.
