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	82k	Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, retired in 1985 as the Deputy Commander for Weapons and Combat systems, Naval Sea Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command and Ordnance Officer of the Navy. Rear Admiral Meyer, a native of Brunswick, Missouri, graduated from the University of Kansas in 1946 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Astronautics and Aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. His career began in 1943 as an apprentice seaman. He was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, in 1946 and was transferred to Regular Navy in 1948. After several years at sea, he returned to school in 1951 and attended the Joint Guided Missile School in Fort Bliss, Texas, the Naval Line School in Monterey, California, eventually serving as an instructor at the Special (atomic) Weapons School, Norfolk, Virginia. He returned to sea as Executive Officer in STRICKLAND (DER 333), followed by service on the Staff, Commander, Destroyer Force, Atlantic. He was then ordered to the TALOS cruiser GALVESTON (CLG 3) and from there to the Secretary of the Navy's Special Task Force for Surface Missile Systems in Washington, D.C. He transferred to the Naval Ordnance Engineering Corps in 1966. In 1967, he reported as Director of Engineering at the Naval Ship Missile Systems Engineering Station, Port Hueneme, California and three years later to the Naval Ordnance Systems Command, as Manager, AEGIS Weapons System. He was named Project Manager for Surface Missile Systems in 1972 and in July 1974, he was named the first Director of Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command. He was selected for Admiral in January 1975. In July 1975, he assumed duties as the founding Project Manager, AEGIS Shipbuilding. In September 1983, he was reassigned as Deputy Commander, Weapons and Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command. Rear Admiral Meyer presently operates a consultancy with offices in Crystal City, Virginia. He chairs and serves on numerous Panels and Committees chartered by various DOD civil and military officials. He has served on the National Ballistic Missile Defense Advisory Committee for the past seven years, serving as its Chairman for the past three years. He also gives numerous speeches besides reviewing and editing articles, essays and books.		Robert M. Cieri
	49k	Artist's conception of the Meyer 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
	42k	061127-N-0696M-284, Moorestown, NJ, November 27 2006, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mike Mullen, retired Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer, Fred Moosally, president of Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors and Rear Adm. Charles S. Hamilton, program executive officer for ships pull the plug to de-energize the 100th Aegis Weapons System to be delivered the Navy. The system will be installed on the newly named USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Meyer is widely regarded as the "The Father of Aegis" after spearheading the development of the defense system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Tony Cowart
	41k	061127-N-0696M-241, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen presents retired Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer with a picture of the ship that will bear his name at a ceremony celebrating the deliverance of the 100th Aegis Weapons System to the Navy. Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer managed the development of the Aegis AN/SPY-1 radar system. This system serves as the cornerstone of the Aegis combat system installed in Ticonderoga class guided missile cruisers and Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers.		Tony Cowart
	103k	The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) under construction at Bath Iron Works.		-
	194k	The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) under construction at Bath Iron Works.		Bill Gonyo
	44k	Undated file photo of the starboard hull of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The ship is a Flight IIA variant of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer incorporating a helicopter hangar facility into the original design. The ship can carry two SH-60B/R Light Airborne Multipurpose System MK III helicopters. Guided-missile destroyers operate independently and in conjunction with carrier battle groups, surface action groups, amphibious groups and replenishment groups. U.S. Navy photo.		Bill Gonyo
	105k	Undated file photo of USS Wayne E. Meyer’s (DDG 108) bow while she is under construction.		Bill Gonyo
	143k	Undated, location unknown.		Ron Reeves
	143k	081018-N-8273J-029. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, right, speaks with retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer before the christening ceremony for Meyer's namesake Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	105k	081018-N-8273J-063. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, sailors prepare to present colors during the christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The newest destroyer honors retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer, "The Father of Aegis," who led the development of the Aegis combat system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	174k	081018-N-8273J-244. Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer, known as "The Father of Aegis," delivers remarks during the christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) honoring his leadership in the development of the Aegis combat system. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones.		Robert M. Cieri
	193k	Retired Rear Adm. Wayne E. Meyer (center) poses for a group photo with the christening party before the christening ceremony of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).		Bill Gonyo
	100k	Bath, Maine, October 18 2008, Anna Mae Meyer grimaces as champagne splashes on her during the christening ceremony of the destroyer Wayne E. Meyer.		Bill Gonyo
	206k	Underway to her Commissioning ceremony.		Ron Reeves
	149k	As above.		Ron Reeves
	59k	091010-N-0696M-082. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, U.S. Navy honor guard presents the colors at the commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Tony Cowart
	62k	091010-N-8273J-122. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) is berthed at Penn's Landing for her commissioning ceremony in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	56k	091010-N-8273J-156. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, crew members render honors during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	50k	091010-N-8273J-169. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, crew members man-the-rails during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Tony Cowart
	179k	091010-N-8273J-109. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks during the commissioning ceremony of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst.		Robert M. Cieri
	66k	091010-N-0696M-164. Philadelphia, October 10 2009, Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff addresses the audience at the commissioning ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley.		Robert M. Cieri/Bill Gonyo
	172k	Four views of the Meyer at Penn's Landing during her Commissioning period.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	139k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	79k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	149k	As above.		RMC(SS) John Hummel (Ret.)
	191k	100505-N-9818V-596. San Diego, May 5 2010, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West meets with Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during his visit to Naval Station San Diego. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos.		Bill Gonyo
	71k	USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) underway in route to sea trials off the coast of New England.		Bill Gonyo
	176k	Off the coast of Hawaii in January 2011.		Ron Reeves
	168k	110228-N-ZC343-126. San Diego, February 28 2011, the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits the channel from San Diego Bay to the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane.		Bill Gonyo
	154k	111008-N-JO245-101. South China Sea, October 19 2011, guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) takes a wave over the bow while under way, as part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin E. Yarborough, USN.		Robert M. Cieri
	156k	120222-N-OY799-186 Pacific Ocean, February 22 2012, the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) leads the guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100), USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), all part of the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, during an air power demonstration. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group was under way in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations while on a seven-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate, USN.		Robert M. Cieri
	180k	120127-N-OH194-003. South China Sea, January 27 2012, Navy Damage Controlman Fireman Katelyn Neill dons firefighting gear during damage control training aboard guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer, part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, was deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Grant P. Ammon, USN.		Robert M. Cieri
	122k	Three views of USS WAYNE E. MEYER (DDG 108) standing into San Diego Bay enroute to the Naval Base on an overcast Monday morning, 27 February 2012. WAYNE E. MEYER is returning to homeport upon completion of deployment with the USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) Strike Group.		© CAPT Robert E. Lang USN (Ret.)
	119k	As above.		© CAPT Robert E. Lang USN (Ret.)
	109k	As above.		© CAPT Robert E. Lang USN (Ret.)
	136k	140424-N-JN652-023. Busan, Republic of Korea, April 24 2014, sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) man the rails during the ship's arrival in Busan Republic of Korea for a scheduled port visit. Wayne E. Meyer is on deployment in the western Pacific Ocean in support of U.S. 7th Fleet operations to help promote security and exchange culture, skills and tactical knowledge with nations throughout the region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman.		Ron Reeves
	111k	141219-N-LR795-026. San Diego, December 19 2014, the guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100), left, and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) display their lights during Naval Base San Diego's third annual Holiday Lights Open House. During the event, the public was invited to drive through and observe the decorated ships along the base's waterfront. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amanda Chavez.		Ron Reeves
USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) arrives into the Port of Los Angeles for Fleet Week 2016 on August 30 2016. The inaugural Los Angeles Fleet Week offers the public an opportunity to tour ships, meet Sailors, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the national defense of the United States and freedom of the seas. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrea Anderson.				Ron Reeves
	124k	170308-N-RM689-666. East China Sea, March 8 2017, Seaman Trevor Chastain calls out the flag sequence of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) during a flag hoisting exercise. Wayne E. Meyer is on a western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet into the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams.		Ron Reeves
	135k	USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) participate in a photo exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers, 28 March 2017, in the Philippine Sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group was on a western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Brown (# 170328-N-HD638-045).		Ron Reeves
	122k	170409-N-GD109-011. South China Sea, April 9 2017, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 approaches the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers		Ron Reeves
	108k	170425-N-RM689-100. 7th Fleet area of Operations, April 25 2017, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) is underway alongside the Republic of Korea multirole guided-missile destroyer Wang Geon (DDG 978) during a bilateral exercise. Wayne E. Meyer is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike groups have patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific regularly and routinely for more than 70 years. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams.		Ron Reeves
	107k	170428-N-GD109-015. Philippine Sea, April 28 2017, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), foreground, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) transit the Philippine Sea. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers.		Ron Reeves
	139k	170428-N-GD109-019. Philippine Sea, April 28 2017, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers JS Ashigara (DDG 178) and JS Samidare (DD 106), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transit the Philippine Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers.		Ron Reeves
	149k	170503-N-BL637-149. Pacific Ocean, May 3 2017, The Republic of Korea destroyers Sejong the Great (DDG 991) and Yang Manchun (DDH 973), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and USS Stethem (DDG 63), the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transit the western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano.		Ron Reeves
	143k	170526-N-RM689-114. Pacific Ocean, May 26 2017, a wave breaks on the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) as the ship begins its approach to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) for a replenishment-at-sea in the western Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams.		Ron Reeves
	189k	170619-N-GD109-108 Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2017, The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) transits the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released)		Dave Wright
	857k	1180105-N-NI420-0034 San Diego, January 5, 2018, The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) departs Naval Base San Diego, assisted by Alpha Marine Service's tug C-Tractor 9. Wayne E. Meyer is deploying to the Western Pacific as part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. The 'FOA' under the ship's name stands for "Father of AEGIS." (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Molly DiServio/Released)		Dave Wright
	785k	180203-N-LN093-0007 Santa Rita, Guam, February 3, 2018. The Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E Meyer (DDG 108) departs Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam after a planned port visit. Wayne E Meyer is currently operating in the Pacific as part of the Carl Vinson Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasen Morenogarcia/Released)		Dave Wright
	248k	180309-N-MT837-0205 South China Sea, March 9, 2018. An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 transfers personnel from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released)		Dave Wright
	58k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski
	76k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski

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