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USS BULKELEY (DDG-84)


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CLASS - BURKE Flight IIa As Built.
Displacement 8373 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 509' 5" (oa) x 66' 11" x 20' (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/62 RF, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), 96 VLS Cells,
2 SH-60B helicopters, 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
Keel laid: May 10 1999
Launched: Jun 21 2000
Commissioned: December 8, 2001 in New York City
Active unit of the US Navy.
Homported at Norfolk, VA.

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Bulkeley 68kVice Admiral John Duncan Bulkeley's distinguished military career began when he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1933. He was decorated with the Congressional Medal of Honor for his many actions, which included the rescue of General Douglas MacArthur, his family and staff from Corregidor in 1942, by way of motor torpedo boat. Bulkeley's leadership during that experience in the Philippines has been immortalized in the movie "They Were Expendable." John Ford directed the film that starred Robert Montgomery as Bulkeley; the cast also includes John Wayne, Ward Bond and Donna Reed. At the age of 32, Bulkeley commanded more than 17,000 troops during the D-Day invasion. Bulkeley participated in the 50-Year Memorial of the D-Day invasion off the coast of Normandy where he reminded all in attendance that the true heroes of World War II were the ones who did not return.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 49kArtist's conception of the Bulkeley 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
Bulkeley 190kThe U.S. Navy christened this Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer on June 24, 2000 at Litton's Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. DDG-84 was named in honor of Navy Vice Adm. John Duncan Bulkeley, (1911-1996). Bulkeley received the Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, and numerous other decorations for his heroic actions during World War II. This illustration captures items from throughout his naval career. He’s pictured (top left) from his days as a Naval Academy Midshipman and as a Vice Admiral. The lower left corner shows PT 41 and the PT 35 motor torpedo boats, which Bulkeley commanded to evacuate Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur and President Quezon from the Philippines. He destroyed several Japanese planes, surface combatants, and merchant ships. The ship pictured in the center right of the drawing is the destroyer USS Endicott (DD-495), which Bulkeley commanded during the invasion of Southern France - sinking the German Corvettes Nimet Allah and Capriola. Following the war, he became president of the Board of Inspection and Survey (as depicted top right). Illustration by Peter K. Hsu of Anteon Corporation.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 135kExcerpt from the "Virginian Pilot" June 14 2000.Gary Priolo
Bulkeley 51kChristening Ceremony pamphlet.Steven A. Cardali
Bulkeley 100kPascagoula, Mississippi, June 24 2000, "When this ship is commissioned next year, she will be a vessel of war," former United States Senator Bob Dole of Kansas said here this morning, "and also a vessel of values...imbued with both firepower and moral power, in times of conflict and of peace." Senator Dole, currently serving as chairman of a committee to raise funds and build a national World War II memorial, delivered the principal address during a patriotic, traditional maritime christening ceremony at Litton Ingalls Shipbuilding today, during which the U.S. Navy’s newest Aegis guided missile destroyer, BULKELEY (DDG 84), was christened in honor of a World War II naval hero.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 147kCommissioning at the Intrepid Museum in New York City.Surface Warfare Magazine website
Bulkeley 73kCommercial tugboats moved the newly launched Arleigh Burke Class, Block IIA Aegis Destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) to the fitting out basin at the Litton Industries Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi. 14 JUN 2000.Surface Warfare Magazine website
Bulkeley 94k18 June, 2001, GULF OF MEXICO: Low oblique port quarter (135 degrees off centerline) view of the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) underway on builders sea trials. DVI photo.Fred Weiss
Bulkeley 95kGULF OF MEXICO, 18 JUN 2001, Stern view (off centerline) of the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) underway on builders sea trials. DVI photo.Fred Weiss
Bulkeley 58kGulf of Mexico, June 18 2001, the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA class guided missile destroyer USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) underway on builders sea trials.Fred Weiss
Bulkeley 157kPascagoula, Miss., September 27 2001, The Secretary of the Navy addresses Sailors on board the destroyer Bulkeley, (DDG 84), during a visit to Ingalls Shipbuidling, Pascagoula, Miss. Secretary England also spent time in New Orleans to visit with leadership at Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Headquarters as well as visit several Navy commands in the area. Bulkeley is at Ingalls Shipbuilding getting its final fit out prior to commissioning. [010927-N-5636P-003]Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 41kArabian Gulf April 21 2004.Steven A. Cardali
Bulkeley 48k040421-N-5319A-005. Arabian Gulf April 21 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) steams along in the Arabian Gulf while participating in exercises aimed at fighting the global war on terrorism. The Norfolk, Va. based Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 97kPersian Gulf, June 3, 2004, the guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), top, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), bottom, steam alongside USS George Washington (CVN-73) while participating in a strike group photo, during operations in the Persian Gulf. The Norfolk, Va.-based ships were on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (040603-N-5319A-009).USN
Bulkeley 130kUSS George Washington (CVN-73), center, and (counterclockwise from right) guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply-class fast attack support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), and Halifax-class frigate Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto (FFH-333) participate in a strike group photo while operating in the Arabian Gulf, 3 June 2004. The Norfolk, Va.-based aircraft carrier was on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (# 040603-N-5319A-008).Fabio Peña
Bulkeley 79k040615-N-5319A-009. Arabian Gulf June 15 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) cruises the Arabian Gulf as Midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) practice ship movements. Each summer sophomore and junior-year USNA students are assigned to ships throughout the world for two-week periods to learn basic surface warfare operations. The Norfolk, Va., based Bulkeley is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 180kUSNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) conducts an underway replenishment with USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), as USS Cushing (DD-985) cruises behind them in the Arabian Gulf, 18 June 2004. The three ships are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). US Navy photo 040618-N-5319A-004 by PH1 Brian Aho. Photo from Navy Newsstand.Robert Hurst
Bulkeley 99k040801-N-0295M-005. Norfolk, Virginia August 1 2004, the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), foreground, and the guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) sit moored in Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Bulkeley is adorned with a colorful Hawaiian lei after recently returning home from deployment with the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group (CSG). The CSG conducted missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 50k10 April 2006 off the coast of North Carolina during high speed maneuvers, taken from the flight deck of the USS Cole (DDG-67).FC3 Leland Ford
Bulkeley 41kAs above.FC3 Leland Ford
Bulkeley 132k060608-N-4014G-217. Norfolk, Va., June 8 2006, family members await the departure of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), (the USS Boxer (LHD 4) appears in the background), which is part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The ESG consists of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport ship USS Nashville (LPD 13), the guided missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) - all home ported in Norfolk, Va.; the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) - homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; the attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) - home ported at Naval Station Groton, Conn.; and the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) - home ported in Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is comprised of its command element, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines; Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365, and the MEU Service Support Group 24, all homeported at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Iwo Jima ESG will deploy for six months to conduct maritime security operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Patrick Gearhiser.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 138k060608-N-7544A-069. Naval Station Norfolk, June 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs her homeport for a six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Maddelin Angebrand.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 113k060608-N-7544A-073. Naval Station Norfolk, June 8 2006, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs her homeport for a six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Maddelin Angebrand.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 100k061206-N-6439C-005. Naval Station Norfolk, December 6 2006, Clete Roh, grandfather of Ensign Lindsey Windham aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), looks for his granddaughter through his binoculars pierside. Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group returns to their homeport after completing a six-month deployment, which included assisting in the evacuation of American citizens out of Lebanon in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) 5th Fleet area of responsibility U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda Clayton.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 90k070822-N-1688B-052 NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 22,2007) - Adm. Gary Roughead, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Cmdr. John Beaver Jr., commanding officer of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), unveil the USS Arizona Memorial Trophy. The trophy was established to recognize the ship that has the best combat readiness in strike warfare, surface fire support and submarine warfare in the Navy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Matthew Bookwalter.Bill Gonyo
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Change of Command pamphlet - December 17 2007
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Bulkeley 155k080221-N-7987H-102. Atlantic Ocean, February 21 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) crosses the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group. The strike group is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security coordination efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mandy Hunsucker.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 85kAtlantic Ocean, February 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) steams with other ships of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo, ID# 080225-N-5180F-092.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 158kAtlantic Ocean, February 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) steams with other ships of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo, ID# 080225-N-5180F-051.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 124kFebruary 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) leads the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as they steam with other ships of Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group during a transit of the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Anthony Falvo, ID# 080225-N-5180F-027.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 195k080225-N-7945K-058. Atlantic Ocean, February 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a scheduled deployment as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew King.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 165k080225-N-7945K-043. Atlantic Ocean, February 25 2008, a port beam view of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) as she transits the Atlantic Ocean, during a scheduled deployment as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew King.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 163k080225-N-7945K-265. Atlantic Ocean, February 25 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) leads a formation of ships of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group, during an Atlantic Ocean crossing. Following Bulkeley are the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew King.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 162k080305-N-2838W-046. Atlantic Ocean, March 5 2008, sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) partake in a M-16 gun qualification shoot. Each Sailor must accumulate a score equal or greater than 140 points to successfully pass the shoot. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 177k080324-N-2838W-006. Mediterranean Sea, March 24 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) tests its firepower capabilities using the close-in weapons system (CWIS). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Nassau Strike Group conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 255k080605-N-0780F-003. Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, June 5 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrives in Souda harbor for a routine port visit. Bulkeley, with a crew of 380, departed Norfolk, Va., in February 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 120k080605-N-0780F-001. Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, June 5 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrives in Souda harbor for a routine port visit. Tugs are assisting her to her berth. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 102k080605-N-0780F-002. Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, June 5 2008, line handlers assist with mooring operations as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrives at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Souda harbor for a routine port visit. Bulkeley, with a crew of 380, departed her homeport of Norfolk, Va., in February as part of the USS NASSAU Expeditionary Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 193k080606-N-2838W-162. Souda Bay, Greece, June 6 2008, sailors stationed aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) take their physical readiness test during their port visit to Souda Bay, Greece. Each Sailor must successfully meet the required number of push-ups, sit-ups and time in the mile-and-a-half run in order to pass the evolution. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 171k080617-N-2838W-031. Mediterranean Sea, June 17 2008, Sonar Technician 3rd Class Armando Pena communicates essential information from his watch station during a force protection drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). These drills are used to simulate real-time situations through a variety of scenerios. Bulkeley is one of six vessels of the Nassau Strike Group operating in the Navy's 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 203k080619-N-2838W-025. Mediterranean Sea, June 19 2008, members of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) practice essential gun-firing procedures with the MK-18 rifle. VBSS teams play a vital role in maritime security operations all around the world. Bulkeley is one of six vessels of the Nassau Strike Group operating in the Navy's 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 129k080619-N-2838W-126. Mediterranean Sea, June 19 2008, Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Hults, a member of the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), practices essential gun-firing procedures with the MK-18. VBSS teams play a vital role in maritime security operations all around the world. Bulkeley is one of six vessels of the Nassau Strike Group operating in the Navy's 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Wyscaver.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 177k080705-N-5712P-125. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group. The Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group is completing its deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Pankau.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 164k080705-N-6753R-023. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), assigned to the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group, transits westward in the Atlantic Ocean. The Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group is completing its deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rustum Rivera.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 213k080705-N-2735T-128. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), a member of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group, transits the Atlantic Ocean. The strike group is completing their deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 174k080705-N-2735T-678. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA), transit the Atlantic Ocean. The Nassau strike group is completing their deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 214k080705-N-2735T-887. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the ships of the Nassau Strike Group (NASSG) transit westward in the Atlantic Ocean as they wrap-up their deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The NASSAU is made up of the Norfolk, Va.-based amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4); the amphibious transport dock ship USS Nashville (LPD 13); the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48); the guided-missile destroyers USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84); and the Mayport, Fla.-based guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 154k080708-N-2735T-037. Atlantic Ocean, July 5 2008, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) steams alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) as the ships of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group transit westward across the Atlantic Ocean after a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Coleman Thompson.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 104k081204-N-9362D-005. Delaware River, December 4, 2008, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) transitsts the Delaware River en route to Philadelphia to participate in the festivities surrounding the upcoming 109th Army-Navy college football game. The teams of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy will meet Dec. 6 in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Randall Damm.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 191k110311-N-5324W-117. Gulf of Aden, March 11 2011, Boatswain's Mate Seaman Tyler Behrens removes the chocks and chains from an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is on a routine deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna Wade.Bill Gonyo
Bulkeley 172k110319-N-UX598-161. Gulf of Aden, March 19 2011, Commander Christopher DeGregory speaks to the crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during his change of command ceremony while underway. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shawn Quinn.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 222kJuly 6 2013, DDG-84 during her visit to Sevastopol, Ukraine.Eugene Ivkin
Bulkeley 113kAs above.Eugene Ivkin
Bulkeley 136kArabian Gulf, November 11 2013, sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) stand by during a break away high-speed turn following a replenishment at sea (RAS). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson, USN 131111-N-IG780-142.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 170k131210-N-IG780-196. Gulf of Oman, December 10 2013, the Close in Weapons System (CIWS) aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) fires during a live-fire exercise. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shane A. Jackson.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 208k131229-N-ZZ999-378. Gulf of Oman, December 29 2013, the French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), right, conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), center. Charles de Gaulle is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 170k140102-N-ZZ999-198. Gulf of Oman, January 2 2014, the French NAVY aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) launches a Rafale marine jet as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) is underway in the background. Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Chief Petty Officer Frederic Duplouich.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 147k140221-N-MY642-024. Gulf of Oman, February 21 2014, Operations Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Svoboda stands watch on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 124k140225-N-MY642-257. Gulf of Oman, February 25 2014, the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) underway. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.Robert M. Cieri/Ron Reeves
Bulkeley 176k140325-N-MY642-144. Red Sea, March 25 2014, Ensign Nadine Harrison logs the ship's speed on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr.Robert M. Cieri
Bulkeley 166k150902-N-AO823-164. Atlantic Ocean, September 2 2015, the Combat Systems Department aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) fires the ship's Phalanx close-in weapons system (CIWS). Bulkeley is underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), a series of training scenarios designed to certify the Harry S. Truman Strike Group as a deployment-ready fighting force capable of completing operations in overseas theaters. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht.Ron Reeves
Bulkeley 157k151215-N-AO823-036. Red Sea, December 15 2015, guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) receives fuel from dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) during a replenishment-at-sea. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. J. Lieberknecht.Ron Reeves
Bulkeley 179k160207-N-AO823-006. Gulf of Oman, February 7 2016, guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire training exercise. Bulkeley is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht.Ron Reeves
Bulkeley 114k160916-N-KD168-010. Atlantic Ocean, September 16 2016, Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Beuck takes tracks ship's bearing from the bridge of guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during exercise Cutlass Fury 16. Cutlass Fury 16 is a combined, joint, maritime exercise designed to promote and enhance regional cooperation of partner nations off the east coast of North America. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Magen F. Reed.Ron Reeves
Bulkeley 114k180131-N-SG189-0131 Norfolk, January 31, 2018. The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Bulkeley is underway for a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which evaluates the strike group's ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea, ultimately certifying the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Keith Wilson/Released)Dave Wright
Bulkeley 137kBulkeley (DDG 84) at Piraeus, Greece, for a port visit, 23 May 2018. Photo copyright George Haralampides.George Haralampides
Bulkeley 953kBulkeley (DDG 84) moored at Ponta Delgada, Azores, 23 July 2018. Photo copyright Carlos Manuel Estrela.Carlos Manuel Estrela
Bulkeley 28kShip's patch.Mike Smolinski

USS BULKELEY DDG-84 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 Carlos Del Toro    Dec 8 2001 - Mar 7 2003

CDR Robert Calvin Barwis    Mar 7 2003 - Jul 30 2004

CAPT Bryan Gerard McGrath    Jul 30 2004 - Jun 2 2006

CDR John Thomas Beaver Jr.    Jun 2 2006 - Dec 17 2007

CDR Richard John Cheeseman, Jr.    Dec 17 2007 - May 8 2009

CDR Christopher P. DeGregory    May 8 2009 - Mar 19 2011

CDR Sean R. Anderson    Mar 19 2011 - Oct 12 2012

CDR Matthew A. Phillips    Oct 12 2012 - May 15 2014

CDR Jesse Gene Espe    May 15 2014 - Nov 2015

CDR Henry J. Allen    Nov 2015 - Apr 27 2017

CDR William McCormack Harkin    Apr 27 2017 - Aug 17 2018

CDR John S. Lucas IV    Aug 17 2018 - Feb 21 2020

CDR Luis Angel Gonzalez    Feb 21 2020 - Aug 20 2021

CDR Devine R. Johnson    Aug 20 2021 - Jun 10 2022

CAPT William McCormack Harkin (TDY) Jun 10 2022 - present


Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
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Tin Can Sailors Website
Destroyer History Foundation
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