CLASS - TICONDEROGA (Flight II)
Displacement 9,589 (FL) Tons, Dimensions, 565' 10" (oa) x 55' x 31' 6" (Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/54RF, 2 VLS, (122 Missiles)
2 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 x 25mm Bushmaster mg. 6 x12.75" TT. 2 LAMPS Helos.
Machinery, 80,000 SHP; G.E. Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Keel laid on 07 APR 1987 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME
Launched 19 MAR 1988
Commissioned 09 DEC 1989
Home port: Norfolk, VA

Task Force 155 in the Red Sea during Operation Desert Storm, 9 February 1991. The ships are:
Left, Top to Bottom: USS San Jacinto (CG 56), USS Saratoga (CV 60), USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51).
Center, Top to Bottom: USS America (CV 66), USS Mississippi (CGN 40), USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).
Right, Top to Bottom: USS Preble (DDG 46), USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), USS Normandy (CG 60), USS William V. Pratt (DDG 44).

16 November 1997 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) (Front), the nuclear powered fast attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) (center), and the fast combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE 3) (rear) transit the Suez Canal. All three U.S. ships are headed to the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "No-Fly" zone under Operation Southern Watch.

U.S. Navy photo #DN-SD-00-035546 by: PHAN Jason Dent.

16 November 1997 - On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) - As seen from the aft of the USS George Washington the Ticonderoga class Cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway in the Suez Canal. Following a Presidential order to head for the Arabian Gulf region, elements of the George Washington battle group led by the carrier immediately left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began the 7 day passage to the Gulf, which starts with a Suez Canal transit. George Washington will join the USS Nimitz battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "No-Fly Zone" under Operation Southern Watch.

U.S. Navy Photo #971116-N-1067W-002 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class James Westfall - Digital Film Scan.

The Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway in the Arabian Sea while heading for the Persian Gulf on 19 November 1997. Normandy is part of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) battle group. Normandy is armed with a number of defensive and offensive weapons that include Tomahawk cruise missiles. Following a Presidential order to head for the Persian Gulf region, elements of the George Washington battle group led by the carrier left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began a 7 day passage to the Gulf. George Washington will join the USS Nimitz battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "No-Fly Zone" under Operation Southern Watch.

U.S. Navy Photo by PH2 Robert Catalano.

29 November 1997 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway in the eastern Mediterranean sea. Normandy is part of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group, and has received orders from the President of the United States to proceed with the USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the Persian Gulf region following the Iraqis repeated violations of UN resolutions imposed following the 1991 Gulf war. Normandy is armed with vertically launched Tomahawk cruise-missiles.

U.S. Navy photo #DN-SD-00-03281 by: PHAN Brian Fleske.

PERSIAN GULF, 5 December 1997 - On board the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) LTJG Kristen Herr, from Pensacola, Florida, monitors helicopter landing operations from the “bubble”, an enclosed flight deck control station. NORMANDY is currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf with the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group.

U.S. Navy #971205-N-7578S-004 photo by: PHAN Joseph Strevel.

The guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires her aft MK 45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun mount at Vieques Island during training held in the Puerto Rico operating area on 26 June 2000.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Shane McCoy.

At sea aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) 22 June 2002. USS Normandy (CG 60) comes alongside USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) to conduct a underway replenishment (UNREP)

US Navy photo by JO2 R. David Valdez.

ARABIAN SEA, 21 July 2002 - SA-330 “Puma” helicopters transport cargo from USNS Sirius (T-AFS 8) (center) to USS George Washington (CVN 73), while the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60) steams in parallel. Washington and her battle group on are a regularly scheduled deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy photo # 020721-N-7340V-002 by PH1 James Vidrine.

USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Normandy (CG 60) conduct an underway replenishment (UNREP) with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) on 9 September 2002.

U.S. Navy Photo #020909-N-1348L-006 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David C. Lloyd.

4 August 2002 - An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to carrier airwing one seven ( CVW-17 ) and the " Red Lions " of anti-submarine squadron one five (HS-15) departs the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) for its return flight to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). USS Normandy is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy Photo by Photographers Mate 3rd class T.J. Talarico.

The guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway prior to conducting replenishment at sea with the USS George Washington (CVN 73) on 19 September 2002. US Navy guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a Battle force role. These ships are multi-mission surface combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, or operating independently as flagship of surface action groups. Normandy home port is Norfolk, VA

US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jason B. Zalasky.

19 September 2002 - USS Normandy (CG 60) is on a regulary scheduled deployment with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Mathew Keane.

17 November 2002 - USS Normandy (CG 60) and its crew stand range guard, while members of George Washington battle group's special warfare liaison team and explosive ordnance disposal mobile unit two, remove a navigation hazard in International waters with explosives.

US Navy photo by Journalist 2nd class David Valdez.

GDYNIA, POLAND, 26 May 2007 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) are moored together pier side in Gdynia, Poland. Mahan transferred over duties to Normandy as the acting flagship for the Commanding Officer of Standing NATO Maritime Group One Rear Adm. Michael K. Mahon.

U.S. Navy photo #070526-N-5459S-006 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street.

BALTIC SEA, 28 May 2007 - Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) shown underway during a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) in the Baltic Sea. Normandy participated in the PHOTOEX with the ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1).

U.S. Navy photo #070528-N-5459S-046 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street.

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES, 17 September 2007, Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) are moored together during a port visit to Seychelles. Normandy is transferring duties as flagship to Bainbridge for commander Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 1, Rear Admiral Michael K. Mahon. SNMG1 is one of four joint NATO maritime task forces.

U.S. Navy photo #070917-N-5459S-002 By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent J. Street.

INDIAN OCEAN, 18 September 2007 - Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) performs a sail pass with the Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805) as Normandy detaches from Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 1. Normandy and Evertsen have been sailing together around Africa for the past two months with SNMG1 as they conducted several presence operations around the continent. SNMG1 is one of four joint NATO maritime task forces.

U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent J. Stree

INDIAN OCEAN, 18 September 2007 - Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) approaches guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) for a sail pass in the Indian Ocean. Bainbridge recently relieved Normandy as flagship for Rear Adm. Michael K. Mahon, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1.

U.S. Navy photo #070918-N-5459S-017 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent J. Street.

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 4 April 2008 - The Norfolk-based guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) steams toward the Royal Navy aircraft carrier Ark Royal (R 07) during a maneuvering event as part of Constant Alliance 08, a U.S.-United Kingdom exercise that builds on existing defense partnerships. The two NATO allies are jointly conducting a number of exercises in order to increase interoperability and sustain readiness.

U.S. Navy photo #080404-N-4124C-001 by Ensign Adam R. Cole.

ARABIAN GULF, May 14, 2015 - USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) conducts an underway replenishment with the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60). Normandy is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations as part of Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

US Navy photo # 150514-N-VC236-029 by MC3 Jackie Hart.

ARABIAN GULF, 9 September 2015 - An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 passes the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

U.S. Navy photo #150909-N-GR120-036 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anna Van Nuys

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 16 February 2018 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) transits the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) while conducting its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). Normandy is underway for 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 #180216-N-GC347-220 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Swofford.