Navy League of the United States Ship Commissioning Program

Navy League of the United States Ship Commissioning Program A Navy League of the United States program celebrating U.S. Navy ship commissioning. Not part of the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.

Navy League councils have led commissioning committees welcoming ships to the fleet since 1902.

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08/01/2026

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⚓ THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE FLEET 🇺🇸

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the massive USS William Charette (DDG 130), currently undergoing essential maintenance at the legendary shipyards of Bath, Maine. 🌊🏗️

This isn’t just your average ship—it's a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer. Here is what makes her an absolute masterpiece of engineering:

🔹 A Hero’s Legacy: She is proudly named after Master Chief Hospital Corpsman William R. Charette, a Medal of Honor recipient who selflessly saved lives during the Korean War. His incredible spirit lives on in the steel of this vessel. 🎖️
🔹 Next-Gen Technology: The "Flight III" upgrade means she is packed with the revolutionary SPY-6 radar system, giving her unprecedented power to detect and track aerial threats. 📡
🔹 American Craftsmanship: Maintained by the hardworking men and women of Bath Iron Works, living up to the famous shipyard motto: "Bath Built is Best Built." 🛠️

From the dedicated shipbuilders in Maine to the sailors who take her to sea, the sheer scale of this vessel is incredible to see up close.

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07/20/2026

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The sea service has yet to announce when the formal commissioning will occur, but it was confirmed previously that USS Patrick Gallagher will be homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

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