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USS Hewitt (DD-966) Ship's Crest MugUSS Hewitt (DD 966) was a Spruance class destroyer commissioned on September 26, 1975. Named for Vice Admiral Henry K. Hewitt, the ship served for over two decades, participating in numerous deployments including Western Pacific operations and the Persian Gulf. Hewitt was a versatile and capable warship that earned her reputation through years of demanding service before her decommissioning in 1996.

A Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and centerpiece of her amphibious ready group

through her decommissioning on August 9

from Cold War deterrence in the Mediterranean to peacekeeping operations in the Adriatic

multiple Gulf cruises in the 1990s and 2000s — supporting Desert Storm

Gridley" at the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898

Her crew called her "Big Dog

USS Nimitz (CVN-68) conducted her 1985 cruise as one of the world's most capable warships

1990 — celebrated forward-deployed in Yokosuka

She is named for Vice Admiral William P

Hewitt was a versatile and capable warship that earned her reputation through years of demanding service before her decommissioning in 1996

Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II

Her crew worked demanding watch schedules to ensure the ships they served never ran short of fuel