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| The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) fires its MK 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Sampson is en route to Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Conor Minto/Released)
By Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) departed Oct. 31 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean.
The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two Three (DESRON) 23, will conduct various presence operations and goodwill activities with partner nations.
Sampson is a multi-mission ship with anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare surface combatant capabilities; designed to operate independently or with an associated strike group.
"I am very proud of our Sailors who have worked extremely hard over the past year to ensure Sampson is ready for deployment," said Cmdr. Steven Foley, Sampson's commanding officer. "They have truly embraced the spirit of pride and professionalism and look forward to representing our Navy's missions."
Detachment Seven from the "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Three Five (HSM-35) will embark Sampson during the deployment.
"It is a real privilege to be the officer in charge of HSM-35's first deploying detachment," said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Laufman, HSM-35, Detachment 7's officer in charge. "Our maintenance team and aircrews have worked really hard to prepare, and we are very excited to be embarked on such a great ship. We are excited to represent all 'Magicians' on the squadron's inaugural deployment."
Sampson is the fourth U.S. destroyer named after Rear Adm. William Thomas Sampson, whose naval service lasted from 1857 until 1902, including command of the North Atlantic Station during the Spanish-American War in 1898.
The ship is homeported in San Diego and is part of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet and U.S. 3rd Fleet.
U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific from the West Coast of North America to the international date line and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy.
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Showing posts with label USS Sampson DDG-102. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS Sampson DDG-102. Show all posts
Saturday, November 01, 2014
USS Sampson, HSM 35 Depart on Western-Pacific Deployment
Saturday, February 25, 2012
USS Sampson Departs for Deployment
From Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer, USS Sampson (DDG 102), departed for a scheduled six-month, independent deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility, Feb. 24.
"Sampson's crew has worked extremely hard in preparation for this deployment. We are trained and prepared to execute any mission assigned," said Cmdr. Chris Alexander, commanding officer of Sampson. "We will, of course, miss San Diego, our friends and our families. We leave them behind knowing that what we do is vital to the security of the nation and our way of life."
U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific from the west coast of North America to the International Date Line and provides realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy.
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer, USS Sampson (DDG 102), departed for a scheduled six-month, independent deployment to the Western Pacific and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility, Feb. 24.
"Sampson's crew has worked extremely hard in preparation for this deployment. We are trained and prepared to execute any mission assigned," said Cmdr. Chris Alexander, commanding officer of Sampson. "We will, of course, miss San Diego, our friends and our families. We leave them behind knowing that what we do is vital to the security of the nation and our way of life."
U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific from the west coast of North America to the International Date Line and provides realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy.
Friday, December 14, 2007
USS Sampson Arrives in San Diego
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Alexia M. Riveracorrea, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrived at Naval Base San Diego Dec. 7, after completing several exercises following her commission in Boston Nov. 3.
Sampson crew participated in several evolutions including qualifying in boat operations, seamanship and flight operations.
"We certified engineering department and completed cruise missile tactical qualification for strike warfare and damage control as well," said Sampson's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Philip Roos.
The ship also underwent unit level training assessment and took on board personnel from the afloat training group for tailored ship's training availabilities.
"We worked really hard before and after the ship got commissioned," said Yeoman 1st Class Harry Tatekawa. "As part of our journey, we got to visit very exciting countries, such as Colombia and Mexico, and we transited the Panama Canal."
Family and friends of Sampson Sailors eagerly waited as the ship docked.
"I am happy to be back with my family once again, especially now that the holidays are coming up," said Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Seaman Aaron Cunningham. "After all this time away from home, we are finally here."
Next, Sampson's crew must complete engineering operation certification and will complete final evaluation in early 2008.
Sampson is the fourth ship named after Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, a naval hero during the Spanish-American War. The three previous ships, all destroyers named in honor of Sampson, were also commissioned in Boston.
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrived at Naval Base San Diego Dec. 7, after completing several exercises following her commission in Boston Nov. 3.
Sampson crew participated in several evolutions including qualifying in boat operations, seamanship and flight operations.
"We certified engineering department and completed cruise missile tactical qualification for strike warfare and damage control as well," said Sampson's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Philip Roos.
The ship also underwent unit level training assessment and took on board personnel from the afloat training group for tailored ship's training availabilities.
"We worked really hard before and after the ship got commissioned," said Yeoman 1st Class Harry Tatekawa. "As part of our journey, we got to visit very exciting countries, such as Colombia and Mexico, and we transited the Panama Canal."
Family and friends of Sampson Sailors eagerly waited as the ship docked.
"I am happy to be back with my family once again, especially now that the holidays are coming up," said Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Seaman Aaron Cunningham. "After all this time away from home, we are finally here."
Next, Sampson's crew must complete engineering operation certification and will complete final evaluation in early 2008.
Sampson is the fourth ship named after Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, a naval hero during the Spanish-American War. The three previous ships, all destroyers named in honor of Sampson, were also commissioned in Boston.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Navy Welcomes Fourth Ship Named in Honor of Rear Adm. William T. Sampson
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John M. Stratton, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Atlantic
BOSTON (NNS) -- The fourth ship in the Navy's history named in honor of Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, USS Sampson (DDG 102), was commissioned Nov. 3 at Massport's Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal with more than a thousand spectators in attendance braving the wind and rain.
The new Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, built at the Bath Iron Works in Maine, was the first ship in five years commissioned in Boston. Sampson's last assignment in the Navy was commander of the Boston Navy Yard, and all four destroyers named in his honor have been commissioned in this historic harbor.
Sampson's commissioning officially began with the traditional 19-gun salute by the oldest field artillery regiment in the nation, 1-101st Field Artillery Battalion, Massachusetts Army National Guard.
The salute honored Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who was the senior platform guest at the commissioning.
"It was right here in our beloved Massachusetts that the American Navy was born," said Kerry.
Kerry later remarked that the Sampson's legacy would be defined by her commander and crew.
Vice Adm. Terry Etnyre, commander Naval Surface Forces, like other platform guests shortened his remarks given the blustery weather, but he made sure that he challenged the crew during his comments.
"Be ready!" Etnyre told the crew of Sampson. "Be ready to carry out the missions, and to do our country's bidding."
The ceremony's principal guest speaker was Vice Adm. William D. Sullivan, the military representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Sixteen years ago, then-commander Sullivan decommissioned USS Sampson (DDG 10), the ship he commanded during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Wilmington, N.C., resident Clare Parsons is the ship's sponsor. She is a retired commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and her great-grandfather was William T. Sampson. Parsons was on hand to give the order to bring the ship to life, a time-honored Navy tradition. In addition to giving the command to bring the ship to life, Parsons also sang a solo, "O Master Let Me Walk with Thee," with Navy Band Northeast providing musical accompaniment.
Sampson was the commander of the U.S. blockading and North Atlantic squadrons during the Spanish-American War of 1898. During the war with Spain, Sampson was in charge of the North Atlantic and conducted the blockade of Cuba, whereby the ships under his command completely destroyed the Spanish vessels of Spanish Adm. Pasqual Cervera as they attempted to escape from the harbor of Santiago.
Cmdr. Philip Roos, the commissioning commanding officer of Sampson concluded the ceremony with remarks about his amazing crew.
"Unmanned, you'd think that Sampson was just a piece of equipment, only brought to life by the spirit, energy, and professionalism of her crew," said Roos.
Roos thanked the Sampson crew for their many hours of hard work leading up to the commissioning and the many hours ahead.
Roos later remarked that Sampson lives through the hard work, dedication, and skill of the best shipbuilders in the country, Bath Iron Works and that it stands as a testament of superior New England workmanship.
Previous ships named Sampson were DD 63 (1916-1921), DD 394 (1938-1945) and DDG 10 (1960-1991).
The newest Sampson, which is 511 feet in length, 66 feet at its widest point, displaces 9,200 tons of water, and has a top speed in excess of 30 knots, will sail with 25 officers and 250 enlisted crew members aboard. The Sampson is expected to arrive in her home port of San Diego later this year.
BOSTON (NNS) -- The fourth ship in the Navy's history named in honor of Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, USS Sampson (DDG 102), was commissioned Nov. 3 at Massport's Black Falcon Cruise Ship Terminal with more than a thousand spectators in attendance braving the wind and rain.
The new Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, built at the Bath Iron Works in Maine, was the first ship in five years commissioned in Boston. Sampson's last assignment in the Navy was commander of the Boston Navy Yard, and all four destroyers named in his honor have been commissioned in this historic harbor.
Sampson's commissioning officially began with the traditional 19-gun salute by the oldest field artillery regiment in the nation, 1-101st Field Artillery Battalion, Massachusetts Army National Guard.
The salute honored Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, who was the senior platform guest at the commissioning.
"It was right here in our beloved Massachusetts that the American Navy was born," said Kerry.
Kerry later remarked that the Sampson's legacy would be defined by her commander and crew.
Vice Adm. Terry Etnyre, commander Naval Surface Forces, like other platform guests shortened his remarks given the blustery weather, but he made sure that he challenged the crew during his comments.
"Be ready!" Etnyre told the crew of Sampson. "Be ready to carry out the missions, and to do our country's bidding."
The ceremony's principal guest speaker was Vice Adm. William D. Sullivan, the military representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Sixteen years ago, then-commander Sullivan decommissioned USS Sampson (DDG 10), the ship he commanded during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Wilmington, N.C., resident Clare Parsons is the ship's sponsor. She is a retired commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and her great-grandfather was William T. Sampson. Parsons was on hand to give the order to bring the ship to life, a time-honored Navy tradition. In addition to giving the command to bring the ship to life, Parsons also sang a solo, "O Master Let Me Walk with Thee," with Navy Band Northeast providing musical accompaniment.
Sampson was the commander of the U.S. blockading and North Atlantic squadrons during the Spanish-American War of 1898. During the war with Spain, Sampson was in charge of the North Atlantic and conducted the blockade of Cuba, whereby the ships under his command completely destroyed the Spanish vessels of Spanish Adm. Pasqual Cervera as they attempted to escape from the harbor of Santiago.
Cmdr. Philip Roos, the commissioning commanding officer of Sampson concluded the ceremony with remarks about his amazing crew.
"Unmanned, you'd think that Sampson was just a piece of equipment, only brought to life by the spirit, energy, and professionalism of her crew," said Roos.
Roos thanked the Sampson crew for their many hours of hard work leading up to the commissioning and the many hours ahead.
Roos later remarked that Sampson lives through the hard work, dedication, and skill of the best shipbuilders in the country, Bath Iron Works and that it stands as a testament of superior New England workmanship.
Previous ships named Sampson were DD 63 (1916-1921), DD 394 (1938-1945) and DDG 10 (1960-1991).
The newest Sampson, which is 511 feet in length, 66 feet at its widest point, displaces 9,200 tons of water, and has a top speed in excess of 30 knots, will sail with 25 officers and 250 enlisted crew members aboard. The Sampson is expected to arrive in her home port of San Diego later this year.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
USS Sampson to be commissioned in Boston
BOSTON, Mass. (Nov. 1, 2007) - Sailors man the rails aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) during a rehearsal for the ship's commissioning ceremony. Sampson is the 52nd of 62 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and is named for Rear Adm. William T. Sampson (1840-1902), a naval hero during the Spanish-American War. Three previous destroyers have been named for Sampson, and have all been commissioned in Boston. U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jane Campbell
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