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USS DONALD COOK (DDG-75)


Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NDGC

CLASS - BURKE Flight II As Built.
Displacement 8373 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 504' 7" (oa) x 66' 11" x 20' (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/54 RF, 2 Phalanx 20mm Guns, 90 VLS Cells,
8 Harpoon Missiles, 6 x 12.75" TT.
Machinery, 100,000 SHP; 4 GE LM-2500 Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Range 4400 NM@ 20 Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Bath Iron Works, Bath ME on July 7 1996.
Launched May 3 1997.
Commissioned December 4 1998.
Active unit of the US Navy.
Homeported at Norfolk, VA.
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Cook 51kBath Iron Works' fifteenth ARLEIGH BURKE Class Destroyer is named in honor of Marine Corps Vietnam War hero, Colonel Donald G. Cook. Col. Cook was awarded the Medal of Honor (posthumously) for his extraordinary courage while a prisoner of war. Col. (then Captain) Cook volunteered for a temporary 30 day tour in Vietnam as an observer from Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Accompanying elements of the 4th Vietnamese Marines, Col. Cook was wounded and captured by a vastly superior Viet Cong force on New Year's Eve 1964 near Binh Gia, Phouc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, while on a search and recovery mission for a downed American helicopter crew.Bill Gonyo
Cook 49kArtist's conception of the Cook as built by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource.Navy Yard Associates
Cook 73kThe launching ceremony phamphlet.Chester O. Morris
Cook 151kScenes from the launching, May 3, 1997.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 141kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 120kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 56kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 131kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 115kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 134kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 157kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 187kAs above.© Richard Leonhardt
Cook 165kDonald Cook (DDG-75) making a high speed turn to port on July 15 1998, probably during builder's sea trials. Photograph by Bath Iron Works. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Photo # NH 106851-KN.Robert Hurst
Cook 168kCover of the Commissioning pamphlet.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 21kSummer 1999 arriving in Halifax for a port visitPeter Wilson
Cook 90kBoston, August 28 1999.Marc Piché
Cook 34kNorfolk February 27 2000.Marc Piché
Cook 68kUSS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) at Brest, France, February 27 2002. Notice the differences between Flight IIa and Flight II types.Marc Piché
Cook 59kBrest, France, Feb.27, 2002.Marc Piché
Cook 39kNorfolk March 3 2000.Marc Piché
Cook 116kThe guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook DDG-75 underway in the Mediterranean sea December 19 2002 The Donald Cook is part of the USS Harry S.Truman (CVN-75) Battle Group currently on a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Steven A. Cardali
Cook 95kAs above.Steven A. Cardali
Cook 83kUSS Donald Cook DDG-75 on her first visit to Valletta Port, Malta on December 30 2002. The Cook is being handled by local tugs on her way for urgent repairs at Malta Drydocks.Anthony Vella of Senglea, Malta
Cook 77k Mediterranean Sea, Jan 13 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) underway conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of a scheduled six month deployment order. U.S. Navy photo Fred Weiss
Cook 113kThe Guided Missile Destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) underway conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The USS Donald Cook is part of the USS Harry S.Truman Battle Group, January 14, 2003.Steven A. Cardali
Cook 78kMediterranean Sea, Jan 17 2003, an SA-330 Puma helicopter approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP). The guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) follows close behind. U.S. Navy photo.Fred Weiss
Cook 76kThe Red Sea March 19 2003, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) launches one of its Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) at military targets in Iraq.Fred Weiss
Cook 119k030319-N-6141B-002. The Red Sea, March 19 2003, U.S. Navy Ensign Patrick Tamakloe from Gaithesburg, Md., and Lt.j.g. Jonathan Keffer from Wilmington, N.C., record and establish contact with a nearby merchant vessel aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). The Donald Cook is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer deployed and on station in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau.Bill Gonyo
Cook 72kCentral Command Area of Operation March 21 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) underway. Donald Cook was the first surface combatant to fire Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) in the liberation of Iraq. Donald Cook is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Fred Weiss
Cook 109kCentral Command Area of Operation March 21 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) underway. Donald Cook was the first surface combatant to fire Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) in the liberation of Iraq. Donald Cook is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Fred Weiss
Cook 192k030406-N-6141B-006. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 6 2003, Deck Department personnel from the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) receive stores via a replenishment at sea (RAS). Donald Cook is one of many warships supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Central Command's area of responsibility. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau.Bill Gonyo
Cook 127k030409-N-6141B-003 Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 9 2003, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Christian Videtto performs preventive maintenance corrosion control on one of the 50 cal. machine guns mounted on the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook's (DDG 75). The 50 cal. machine guns are used to defend the ship against small surface contacts. Donald Cook is deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau.Bill Gonyo
Cook 122k030420-N-6141B-009. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 20 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducts a high-speed maneuver after an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). Donald Cook is one of the many warships in the Central Command's area of responsibility, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Mate Alan J. Baribeau.Bill Gonyo
Cook 200k030423-N-6141B-001. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 23 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) crewmembers conduct a Pre-Action Calibration fire from the ship's forward 5" Mk 54 gun while conducting underway operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau.Bill Gonyo
Cook 200k030427-N-6141B-004. At sea aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), April 27 2003, the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) receive stores and fuel via a connected replenishment. Donald Cook is one of the many warships supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau. Bill Gonyo
Cook 118k030423-N-6141B-004. Guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) crewmembers fire a recoverable exercise torpedo towards an expendable mobile anti-surface warfare target. Donald Cook is deployed conducting underway operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. (All Hands magazine photo by: by Chief Journalist Alan J. Baribeau, January 2004, pg. 55.)Bill Gonyo
Cook 118kAtlantic Ocean, July 15 2005, the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group conducts a close quarters exercise while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. From left, USS San Jacinto (CG-56), USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), and the Spanish AEGIS guided missile frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F-101). The strike group was conducting a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Eben Boothby (# 050715-N-8163B-028).USN
Cook 108k051203-N-7241L-002. Persian Gulf, December 3 2005, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) escorts the Spanish Navy frigate Alvaro de Bazan (F101) during a ceremony honoring Alvaro de Bazan's departure from Carrier Strike Group Two (CSG-2). CSG-2 is currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 148k051211-N-0000L-001. Persian Gulf, December 11 2005, Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class Leslie V. Cachero stands watch at the Propulsion Auxiliary Control Console aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Operations Specialist Morris Lowery, Jr.Bill Gonyo
Cook 125kThe guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) steams behind the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the Persian Gulf on January 31 2006. The Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is conducting maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf. DoD photo by Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird, U.S. Navy, ID# 060131-N-7241L-004.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 90kA bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) undergoing overhaul in the floating dry dock on the Elizabeth River, Norfolk, Virginia on June 21, 2006. Photo by Diana.Bill Gonyo
Cook 100kNorfolk, VA, September 12 2006, the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) as she sits moored pier side in Naval Station Norfolk. Copyright by terms of Creative Commons. Photo provided by T.M. Wolf.Bill Gonyo
Cook 130k070303-N-5459S-007. Atlantic Ocean, March 3 2007, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) receives fuel during replenishment at sea with the British Royal Navy fast fleet tanker RFA Wave Ruler (A 390). The Donald Cook and Wave Ruler are conducting training exercises with Standing NATO Maritime Group One. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 95kNorfolk, VA April 20 2007.Wendell McLaughlin
Cook 98k070621-N-0780F-001. Souda Bay, Crete, June 21 2007, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) approaches Souda harbor for a scheduled port call. The Norfolk-based destroyer departed homeport in mid-May for a scheduled deployment. Donald Cook is operating in support of the U.S. 6th Fleet's Theater Security Cooperation strategy designed to enhance interoperability with countries throughout the region. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 165k070621-N-0780F-002. Souda Bay, Crete, June 21 2007, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrives in Souda harbor, for a scheduled port call. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 202k080407-N-0727M-002. Atlantic Ocean, April 7 2008, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) underway during Joint Warrior 08-1. The multinational joint exercise improves interoperability between allied navies to prepare them for combined operations and upcoming deployments. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Troy D. Miller.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 120kThe USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) passes through the Firth of Clyde Channel during Joint Warrior 081 in the Atlantic Ocean, April 21, 2008. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Troy D. Miller, 080421-N-0727M-007.Bill Gonyo
Cook 138k080428-N-2953W-009. April 28 2008, sailors, members of a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team, return to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) in a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a VBSS exercise conducted with the British Royal Navy, at sea in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adrian T. White.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 212k100218-N-434B-048. Norfolk, February 18 2010, family and friends watch, as the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after a seven-month deployment. Donald Cook was deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, where it supported theater security cooperation by participating in regional exercises with allies. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Scott B. Boyle.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 213k100218-N-4345B-060. Norfolk, February 18 2010, sailors man the rail as the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after a seven-month deployment. Donald Cook was deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting theater security cooperation by participating in regional exercises with allies. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Scott B. Boyle.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 223k100218-N-4345B-072. Norfolk, February 18 2010, sailors are seen manning the rails from pierside, as the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) moors at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., following a seven-month deployment. The ship deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of theater security cooperation by participating in regional exercises with allies. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Scott B. Boyle.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 133kChesapeake Bay, May 23 2010 off of the Naval Academy, the Donald Cook at anchor.Bill Coale
Cook 262k140113-N-QM905-019. Norfolk, January 13 2014, the tugboat Patricia Moran assists the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) as she gets underway. Donald Cook is underway in preparation for a homeport shift to Rota, Spain. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby Tucker.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 212k140131-N-QM905-187. Norfolk, January 31 2014, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) handle a line in preparation for departure. Donald Cook is underway enroute to Rota, Spain, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed in Rota, Spain. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shelby Tucker.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 139k140205-N-KE519-308. Atlantic Ocean, February 5 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its forward-mounted Mk 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise. Donald Cook is underway en route to Rota, Spain, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed in Rota. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 200k140205-N-KE519-442. Atlantic Ocean, February 5 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its Mk. 38 25mm machine gun system during a live-fire exercise. Donald Cook is underway en route to Rota, Spain, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed in Rota. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 127k140205-N-UE577-529. Atlantic Ocean, February 5 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its close-in weapons system (CIWS) during a live-fire exercise. Donald Cook is underway en route to Rota, Spain, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed in Rota. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 184k140207-N-UE577-029. Atlantic Ocean, February 7 2014, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) prepares to moor at Funchal, Portugal for a routine refueling on her way to Rota, Spain. Donald Cook is underway en route to Rota, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed in Rota. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew B. Church.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 99kUSS Donald Cook (DDG-75) arrives at Naval Station Rota, Spain on February 11 2014. US Navy Photo.Ron Reeves
Cook 164k140326-N-KE519-002. Mediterranean Sea, March 26 2014, Cmdr. Charles Hampton, executive officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), mans the bridge during exercise Noble Dina. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's phased adaptive approach to European ballistic missile defense. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Robert M. Cieri
Cook 236k140331-N-KE519-009. Mediterranean Sea, March 31 2014, Seaman Maurice Walls steers the ship while standing the helmsman watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), in support of exercise Noble Dina, an annual multi-national training exercise conducted with the Hellenic and Israeli navies. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's phased adaptive approach to European ballistic missile defense. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Ron Reeves
Cook 217k140414-N-KE519-048. Constanta, Romania, April 14 2014, sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) salute Romanian President Traian Basescu during his visit to the ship. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Ron Reeves
Cook 206k140421-N-KE519-007. Black Sea, April 20 2014, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is serving on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Ron Reeves
Cook 151k140427-N-KE519-015. Haifa, Israel, April 27 2014, the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) approaches Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit. Donald Cook, the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the president's European phased adaptive approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Edward Guttierrez III.Ron Reeves
Cook 163k141125-N-JN664-515. Mediterranean Sea, November 25 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) breaks away from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) after refueling-at-sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera.Ron Reeves
Cook 122k141126-N-JN664-062. Mediterranean Sea, November 26 2014, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) participate in a freshwater wash down. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera.Ron Reeves
Cook 171k141205-N-IY142-068. Mediterranean Sea, December 5 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Herman.Ron Reeves
Cook 171k141217-N-JN664-096. Mediterranean Sea, December 17 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) makes a hard turn after completing a passenger transfer with USS Cole (DDG 67). Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera.Ron Reeves
Cook 161k150105-N-JN664-021. Black Sea, January 5 2015, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera.Ron Reeves
Cook 107k150107-N-JN664-006. Black Sea, January 7 2015, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Black Sea. Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera.Ron Reeves
Cook 147kUSS Donald Cook (DDG-75) conducts flight quarters with a Royal Navy Westland Sea Lynx HMA8 helicopter (s/n ZD566) in the Mediterranean Sea, 25 March 2015. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, was conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Karolina A. Oseguera. U.S. Navy News Service ID 150325-N-JN664-242.Robert Hurst
Cook 117kSpain based BMD ship USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) off the coast of Théoule-Sur-Mer, France on Aug. 13, 2015. Cook is one of four BMD ships based in Europe. US Navy Photo.Tommy Trampp
Cook 128k150830-N-AX546-510. Black Sea, August 30 2015, visit, board, search, and seizure team members assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conduct a training exercise aboard the Romanian corvette ROS Sebastian (F 264). Donald Cook is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Spratt.Ron Reeves
Cook 175kBlack Sea September 13 2015. U.S. Navy photo.Tommy Trampp
Cook 237k151006-N-TC720-204. Mediterranean Sea, October 6 2015, sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) return to the ship after conducting a personnel transfer. Donald Cook is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mat Murch.Ron Reeves
Cook 90k160325-N-IL474-068. Souda Bay, Greece, March 25 2016, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), departs Souda Bay, Greece, following a scheduled port visit. Donald Cook is forward deployed to Rota, Spain, and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Navy photo by Heather Judkins.Ron Reeves
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Port visit to Gdynia, Poland on April 8 2016.		Lucas "U-kasz" Blaszczak
Cook 99kBaltic Sea, two Russian Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft fly over the USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) April 12 2016. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo.Tommy Trampp
Cook 49kA Russian Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft makes a low altitude pass by the USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) April 12 2016. US Navy Photo.Tommy Trampp
Cook 124k160520-N-TC720-157. Mediterranean Sea, May 20 2016, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) trransits the Mediterranean Sea. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mat Murch.Ron Reeves
Cook 94k160523-N-TC720-274. Mediterranean Sea, May 23 2016, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Mediterranean Sea. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mat Murch.Ron Reeves
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July 1 2016, USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) arrivea at Piraeus port for a port visit.		George Haralampides
Cook 157k161210-N-KP948-452. Mediterranean Sea, December 10 2016, Lt. j.g. Grace Howard gives anti-submarine warfare evaluator training to Lt. j.g. Jocelyn Addeo aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook, an Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks.Ron Reeves
Cook 230k161217-N-KP948-118. Gaeta, Italy, December 17 2016, the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrives in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 17, 2016. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks.Ron Reeves
Cook 146k161227-N-KP948-060. Gaeta, Italy, December 27 2016, sailors aboard USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) man the rails as the ship departs Gaeta, Italy. The ship is an Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, and conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks.Ron Reeves
Cook 148k170219-N-KP948-043. Mediterranean Sea, February 19 2017, Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Ryan Donlon takes a bearing aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75). Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain and is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks.Ron Reeves
Cook 142kAtlantic Ocean, March 30 2017, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) fires its SeaRAM close-in weapon system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alyssa Weeks.Ron Reeves
Cook 91k170613-N-FQ994-107. Rota, Spain, June 13 2017, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), front, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Ross (DDG 71) are moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price.Ron Reeves
Cook 537kOff Portsmouth, England, 01 August 2017James Sanderson
Cook 578k170923-N-FP878-006 Brest, France, September 23, 2017. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) moored in Brest, France, Sept. 23, 2017. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold /Released) Dave Wright
Cook 568k171021-N-FP878-006 Cherbourg, France, October 21, 2017. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) docked in port at Cherbourg, France, during a scheduled port visit Oct. 21, 2017. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold /Released) Dave Wright
Cook 67kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski
USS DONALD COOK DDG-75 History
Note: History is unavailable at this time
This ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project

Commanding Officers
Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves


CDR James Francis McCarthy Jr.    Dec 4 1998 - Feb 4 2000

CDR Matthew Michael Sharpe    Feb 4 2000 - Jun 22 2001

CDR John Joseph Costello    Jun 22 2001 - May 30 2003

CDR Mark Thomas Sedlacek    May 30 2003 - Nov 30 2004

CDR Philip Daniel Ramirez    Nov 30 2004 - Jan 5 2006

CDR Charles Preston Good    Jan 5 2006 - Jan 14 2006

CDR John Michael Esposito    Jan 14 2006 - Jul 2 2007

CDR William James Parker III    Jul 2 2007 - Dec 12 2008

CDR Derek Brian Granger    Dec 12 2008 - Jun 18 2010

CDR Jerris Lee Bennett    Jun 18 2010 - Oct 22 2011

CDR James Robert Kenny    Oct 22 2011 - May 10 2013

CDR Scott Anthony Jones    May 10 2013 - Oct 17 2014

CDR Charles Edward Hampton    Oct 17 2014 - May 05 2016

CDR Timothy C. Moore Jr.    May 05 2016 - Oct 27 2017

CDR Matthew Joseph Powel    Oct 27 2017 - May 03 2019

CDR Kelley T. Jones    May 03 2019 - present
Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
USS Cook Website
Tin Can Sailors Website
Destroyer History Foundation
Destroyers Online Website
Official U.S.Navy Destroyer Website

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