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	12k	Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, born at Palmyra, New York , February 9, 1840. Appointed to the United States Naval Academy September 24, 1857, and graduated at the head of his class in 1861. He subsequently earned an LLD degree from Harvard in 1899. He was promoted to Master, 1861 and commissioned as a Lieutenant July 16, 1862. He was Executive Officer on the ironclad USS Patapsco when it was blown up by mine in Charleston harbor. He was blown into water, but then rescued. Advanced to Lieutenant Commander, July 25, 1866, Commander, August 9, 1874, Captain, March 1889. He was Superintendent of the Naval Academy, 1886-90. An expert on ordnance, torpedoes, etc. With Lieutenant Joseph Strauss, he devised-perfected superimposed turrets introduced into the Navy in February 1898. He was President, Board of Inquiry as to cause of the destruction of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898, and after a declaration of war with Spain he commanded the North Atlantic Squadron with the rank of acting Rear Admiral. Promoted to Commodore, 1898, Rear Admiral, 1899. During the Spanish-American his command numbered 125 vessels, the strongest ever organized for hostile purposes. His fleet captured many Spanish merchant vessels and blockade runners and finally defeated the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cevera. Appointed, September 1898, one of three commanders to Cuba. Resumed command of North Atlantic fleet, December 1898. Commandant, Boston USN Yard, Oct 14, 1899. In 1865-67 he served on the USS Colorado in European Squadron, advancing to Lieutenant Commander, July 1866. Again at USNA 1868-71, and, after service on the USS Congress in 1872 and European station in 1873 and promotion to Commander in August 1874, he returned for third tour, 1874-78, as head of Physics Department. 1879-82 he commanded USS Swatara in the Asiatic Squadron, after 2 years as Assistant Superintendent of the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC, during which time was delegate to International Prime Meridian Conference, October 1884, he commanded the Naval torpedo station at Newport from 1884 to 1886. September 1886 named Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Promoted to Captain in March 1889, he left the Academy in 1890 to command the USS San Francisco. 1893-97 he was Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, where under his leadership much progress was made in such matters as introduction of smokeless powder and improvement of gunnery training. June 1897 given command of new battleship Iowa, joining the North Atlantic Squadron as senior Captain. During February-March 1898 served as president of the Naval Board investigating the sinking of the Maine in Havana harbor. In the latter month he was advanced to acting Rear Admiral, and named to succeed the ailing Montgomery Sicard in command of the North Atlantic Squadron. On declaration of war against Spain in April, he proceeded from Key West to institute a blockade of northern coast of Cuba, his own plan to attack Havana directly having been overruled by the Navy Department. In May while location of the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cevera was yet unknown, he made a cruise east to Puerto Rico and on May 12 bombarded San Juan. He then returned to blockade and joined by "Flying Squadron" under Winfield Scott Schley, who, though technically his senior, was placed under his command for the campaign. He sent Schley to reinforce the blockade of the southern coast, particularly at Cienfuegos and Santiago. Schley was tardy in movements, and Cevera slipped undetected into easily defended harbor at Santiago. When he was finally discovered there, Sampson concentrated his forces outside the harbor. He supported landing of Shafter's army at Daiquiri, June 22, and the capture of Siboney next day, and the subsequent advance to Santiago. Following capture of San Juan heights commanding the city on July 1 he and Shafter arranged a shore conference to plan a coordinated land-sea assault. On morning of July 3 aboard the USS New York, headed for the conference point some miles to east. Half an hour later the first of Cevera's ships appeared, steaming out of harbor to west. The Blockade Squadron, under the immediate command of Schley, went instantly into action and in less than 4 hours entire Spanish fleet was sunk or run ashore. The battle took place entirely to west of harbor entrance, and the New York was out of it altogether. Considerable controversy ensued, with Schley, who had been present aboard the USS Brooklyn, quickly becoming hero of day in papers, while the Navy Department and most knowledgeable observers credited Sampson's training, preparation, and standing orders with the squadron's success. A dispute, bitter at times, delayed promotions for both men for nearly a year. During September-December 1898 in Cuba as 1 of 3 US commissioners. He was made permanent Rear Admiral in March , and resumed command of his squadron until October 1899. He commanded the Boston Navy Yard until October 1901, waiting orders from then until hie retirement, February 1902. He died on May 6, 1902, at Washington, DC and it was originally suggested that he be buried at the Naval Academy. He was, however, subsequently buried in Section 21 of Arlington National Cemetery.		Steven A. Cardali
	49k	Artist's conception of the Sampson 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
	73k	Undated, USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the Philippine Sea. File photo courtesy U.S. Navy.		Richard Hoffner
	127k	Keel laying ceremony for the USS Sampson (DDG-102), March 17 2005. Photos by Dave Brandt.		Bill Gonyo
	132k	A series of photos of the Sampson under construction at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine in 2005.		Clint Ellis
	107k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	63k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	58k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	90k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	91k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	48k	Three views of the Sampson under construction at Bath in August 2006.		Clint Ellis
	112k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	110k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	101k	The PCU Sampson (DDG-102) in the Kennebec River for its christening ceremony.		Bill Gonyo
	114k	Two views from the Christening ceremony of September 16 2006. The sponsor was Ms Clare Parsons, RADM Sampson’s Great-Grand-daughter.		Clint Ellis
	99k	As above.		Clint Ellis
	83k	The launching at Bath.		Dick Hart
	106k	As above.		Dick Hart
	86k	A series of 5 views from Sampson's sea trials, April 24 2007.		GSMC (SW) Clint Ellis
	60k	As above.		GSMC (SW) Clint Ellis
	113k	As above.		GSMC (SW) Clint Ellis
	130k	As above.		GSMC (SW) Clint Ellis
	122k	As above.		GSMC (SW) Clint Ellis
	83k	On sea trials.		Bill Gonyo
	102k	The sail away from Bath Iron Works.		Dot Kelly
	123k	The sail away from Bath Iron Works.		Robert M. Cieri
	46k	A series of 4 views from Sampson's commissioning November 3 2007 at Boston, MA by Kevin Hearn.		Richard Leonhardt
	109k	As above.		Richard Leonhardt
	92k	As above.		Richard Leonhardt
	99k	As above.		Richard Leonhardt
	132k	071103-N-9909C-008. Boston, November 3 2007, sailors man the rails aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Sampson is the fourth ship named for Rear Adm. William T. Sampson, a naval hero during the Spanish-American War. U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jane Campbell.		Robert M. Cieri
	146k	071103-N-9909C-001. Boston, November 3 2007, members of the 101st Field Artillery Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard provide the gun salute for the commissioning of USS Sampson (DDG 102). U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jane Campbell.		Robert M. Cieri
	114k	071103-N-9909C-006. Boston, November 3 2007, Vice Adm. William D. Sullivan, the U. S. Military Representative to NATO, hands the long glass to Ensign Christina Douglas to set the first watch aboard USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sullivan, who served as the decommissioning commanding officer 16 years ago for the last USS Sampson (DDG 10), was the principal speaker at the commissioning ceremony for USS Sampson (DDG 102). U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Jane Campbell.		Robert M. Cieri
	93k	Cover of the commissioning program.		Bill Gonyo
	208k	The USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and the USS Sampson (DDG-102) are undergoing a maintenance period in San Diego on July 22, 2008. Photo courtesy of Tom Saint.		Bill Gonyo/Jerry Graham
Change of Command pamphlet - November 24 2008				ENS Christina Douglas, USS Sampson (DDG-102)
	145k	090804-N-3038W-242. Pacific Ocean, August 4 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) is currently underway for a scheduled Pacific Deployment in support of Maritime Strategy. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr.		Bill Gonyo
	124k	091104-N-3038W-340. Gulf of Oman, November 4 2009, two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 transfer supplies to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) transits into position for a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	123k	091104-N-3038W-462. Gulf of Oman, November 4 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) transits away from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) after completing a replenishment at sea (RAS) alongside the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	87k	091112-N-3038W-221. Gulf of Oman, November 12 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) steams into position for a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE-10). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	104k	091217-N-8421M-008. North Arabian Sea, December 17 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) is underway in the North Arabian Sea supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil.		Robert M. Cieri
	165k	091218-N-8421M-047. North Arabian Sea, December 18 2009, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) operates in the North Arabian Sea supporting Operation Enduring Freedom with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil.		Robert M. Cieri
	183k	100106-N-8273J-122. North Arabian Sea, January 6 2010, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, middle, visits with Sailors on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Roughead is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility meeting with senior leadership. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Robert M. Cieri
	172k	100106-N-8273J-145. North Arabian Sea, January 6 2010, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, left, answers questions from Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Roughead is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility meeting with senior leadership. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Robert M. Cieri
	185k	100106-N-8273J-252. North Arabian Sea, January 6 2010, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, left, visits with Sailors on the bridge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Roughead is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility meeting with senior leadership. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Robert M. Cieri
	136k	100114-N-2600H-187. North Arabian Sea, January 14 2010, the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) performs a replenishment at sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), left, and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn.		Robert M. Cieri
	134k	100114-N-2600H-119. North Arabian Sea, January 14 2010, sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) attach cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 while the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) operates astern. HSC-23 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew A. Hepburn.		Robert M. Cieri
	135k	100114-N-3038W-327. North Arabian Sea, January 14 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wildcards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) operate during a replenishment at sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	125k	100114-N-3038W-867. North Arabian Sea, January 14 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) cruises away from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) after completing a replenishment at sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	152k	100215-N-8421M-071. South China Sea, February 15 2010, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sampson (DDG 102) and USS Pinckney (DDG 91) operating together. The ships are part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil.		Robert M. Cieri
	137k	100215-N-3038W-257. February 15 2010, Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and USS Sampson (DDG 102), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65), and aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) operate in formation, in the South China Sea. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in support of maritime strategy in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr.		Robert M. Cieri
	143k	Philippine Sea, March 7 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) maneuvers in the Philippine Sea. Sampson is deployed to the western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr.		Bill Gonyo
	191k	100603-N-7783B-002. Portland, Ore., June 3 2010, sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) as the ship arrives to participate in Portland Fleet Week festivities during the city's 103rd annual Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907, and are considered a highlight of the festival. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Thomas J. Brennan.		Bill Gonyo
	163k	100603-N-2143T-004. Portland, OR, June 3 2010, sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) as she arrives to help celebrate Portland Fleet Week festivities during the city's 103rd annual Rose Festival. Navy warships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston's visit in 1907, and are considered a highlight of the festival. Assisting Sampson is the Foss tug Pacific Escort. US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Maebel Tinoko.		Robert M. Cieri
	163k	The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG-102) pulls into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on 24 June 2010 to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach. Navy News Service # 100624-N-6854D-908.		Robert Hurst
	153k	100707-N-4400J-054. Pearl Harbor, July 7 2010, a mooring line released by Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) splashes into the water before being recovered by Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as Benfold pulls away to join maritime exercises as part Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Keith E. Jones.		Bill Gonyo
	157k	100707-N-6854D-001. Pearl Harbor, July 7 2010, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach.		Bill Gonyo
	168k	The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG-102), the frigate USS Ford (FFG-54) and the U.S. Coast Guard high endurance cutter USCG Rush (WHEC-723) transit the Pacific Ocean on 24 July 2010 as part the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 combined task force. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, is a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac. Image # 100724-N-3659B-222. Navy News Service.		Robert Hurst
	128k	100731-N-6854D-111. Pearl Harbor, July 31 2010, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jon Dasbach.		Bill Gonyo
	126k	101116-N-6552M-012. Pacific Ocean, November 16 2010, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), left, rendezvouses with amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a fueling-at-sea exercise off the coast of California. Boxer was participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for a deployment.US Navy photo by MC2 Christopher Menzie.		Robert M. Cieri
	143k	101116-N-1722W-071. Pacific Ocean, November 16 2010, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), right, transfers fuel to the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) off the coast of California. Boxer was participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for a deployment. U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Trevor Welsh.		Robert M. Cieri
	155k	101116-N-1722W-077. Pacific Ocean, November 16 2010, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), right, transfers fuel to the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) off the coast of California. SAMPSON is seen in a port bow view. Boxer was participating in a composite training unit exercise in preparation for a deployment. US Navy photo by MCSN Trevor Welsh.		Robert M. Cieri
	142k	120223-N-HF252-051. San Diego, February 23 2012, sailors salute the flag during morning colors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) at Naval Station San Diego. Sampson was departing for a scheduled six-month independent deployment to the western Pacific region and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek Stroop.		Robert M. Cieri
	93k	San Diego on September 30 2012.		Richard Miller BMCS USNR RET.
	183k	140622-N-VO234-015. Pacific Ocean, June 22 2014, 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-three 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.		Ron Reeves
	65k	USS Sampson (DDG-102) arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Nov. 6, 2014. US Navy Photo. Requested by the Indonesian Government, the Sampson arrived on station it found debris that could be from the missing Air Asia Flight QZ8501, earlier on Wednesday. Sampson began assisting in the search. The ship’s MH-60R search and rescue helicopters were launched to assist in the search efforts and the crews, working with multiple Indonesian assets, discovered debris late on the 30th.		Ron Reeves
	149k	150106-N-IP743-326. Java Sea, January 6 2015, Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Cody Witherspoon, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35, keeps a lookout as his helicopter returns to the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson is supporting Indonesian-led search efforts to locate Air Asia Flight QZ8501. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote.		Ron Reeves
	165k	150114-N-IP743-728. Java Sea, January 14 2015, the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3), bottom, the guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), and an MH-60R Seahawk from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 operate together in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote.		Ron Reeves
	132k	150114-N-DC018-684. Java Sea, January 14 2015, the guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), operates in the Java Sea while supporting the Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos.		Ron Reeves
USS Dewey DDG-105, USS Sampson DDG-102 and USS Comstock LSD-45 as seen from M/V Adventure Hornblower, Navy Pier San Diego Bay, California, October 10 2015.				Tommy Trampp
	183k	Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Endeavour (A11) on Nov. 13, 2016. Sampson will report to U.S. Third Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of Third Fleet into the region.The destroyer’s stop at a New Zealand port would be the first for a U.S. warship in more than 30 years. US Navy photo.		Tommy Trampp
	131k	CDR Timothy Labenz, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102), hails Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Endeavour (A11) before a replenishment-at-sea on Nov. 13, 2016. Sampson’s visit to New Zealand is the first for a U.S. warship in more than 30 years. US Navy photo.		Tommy Trampp
	178k	161119-O-N0801-001. Kaikoura, New Zealand, November 19 2016, USS Sampson (DDG 102) on station off the coast of Kaikoura. At the request of the government of New Zealand, Sampson arrived off New Zealand's South Island Nov. 17 to offer assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake. U.S. Navy photo courtesy New Zealand Defence Force.		Ron Reeves
	143k	170511-N-DM308-556. Pacific Ocean, May 11 2017, the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) participates in a strait transit exercise during a group sail training unit exercise with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. Group sail is the first step in the Theodore Roosevelt's integrated training phase and aims to enhance mission-readiness and warfighting capabilities between the ships, air wings and the staffs through simulated real-world scenarios. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer.		Ron Reeves
	97k	Ship's patch.		Clint Ellis
	54k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski
	161k	HSM-35 Det 7 USS Sampson Rimpac 2014-15 patch.		Tommy Trampp
	181k	HSM-35 Det 7 USS Sampson Rimpac 2014-15 patch in desert tan.		Tommy Trampp
	144k	HSL-37 Det 2 USS Sampson patch.		Tommy Trampp

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