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 20 FEB 1989 by Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS
Launched 01 JUN 1990
Christened 21 JUL 1991
Commissioned 14 SEP 1991
SLEP Induction 30 SEP 2019
Projected Inactivation Date 31 MAR 2022
Decommissioned 30 SEP 2022

3 July 2000 -- CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter circles the Ticonderoga Class Aegis Cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) as it moves up the Hudson river as it arrives in New York to participate in International Navy Review 2000 (INR 2000). President Clinton reviewed all warships participating in the event from the Hue City. INR 2000 is the Navy's congressionally mandated observance of the millennial year and recognition of the Nation's 224th birthday. Over 25,000 sailors and marines from 20 countries will enjoy this week long "Celebration of Seapower for the Millennium".

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Chris Pastol (000703-N-5830P-003).

4 July 2000 --The Aegis Cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) departs it's berth to begin the pass-in-review and parade of sail events during International Naval Review 2000 (INR 2000). President Bill Clinton is on board the ship to review the international warships visiting New York for INR 2000. INR 2000 is the Navy's congressionally mandated observance of the millennial year and recognition of the Nation's 224th birthday. Over 25,000 sailors and marines from 20 countries will enjoy this week long "Celebration of Seapower for the Millennium."

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Johnny Bivera (000704-N-2383B-501)

6 February 2001 -- From front: The guided missile cruisers USS Vicksburg (CG 69), USS Anzio (CG 68), USS Cape St. George (CG 71), USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided missile destroyers USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and USS Carney (DDG 64) participate in a Coordinated Engagement Capability (CEC) Exercise off the coast of Florida.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Alan Warner (010206-N-2101W-002).

At sea, 4 April 2002 - USS Hue City (CG 66) steams alongside the fast combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE 3) during an underway replenishment at sea. Both ships are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Spike Call.

Atlantic Ocean, 16 August 2002 - Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) performs a fly over in formation along with USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), USS Hue City (CG 66), USS Vicksburg (CG 69) and USS Sullivans (DDG 68) to conclude an air show performance for over 1400 “Tigers” aboard the aircraft carrier. Kennedy and CVW-7 are returning home after completing a six month long deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy photo #020816-N-9719H-001 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Dominick Haen.

Russian Federation Navy guided missile destroyer RFNS Admiral Levchenko (DDG 605), foreground, and the guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) maneuver alongside one another during tactical maneuvering drills in the North Sea, support of Northern Eagle 1 October 2004. The bi-lateral exercise is aimed to enhance security cooperation and promote interoperability and understanding between the two navies.

U.S. Navy photo # 041001-N-9336V-001 by Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class William E. Andorfer. U.S. Navy News Service

14 July 2005. Gunners Mate Second Class (GM2) Charles Coleman, inspects missile cell hatches on one of two Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) aboard the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66). The VLS is capable of launching numerous missiles including the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile and RIM-67 SM-2 Standard Missile. Hue City is currently in a yard period at Naval Station Mayport, Florida.

National Atchives photo #330-CFD-DN-SD-06-07520 by PH2 Charles E. Hill

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 6 April 2007 - Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) leads Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) as the two ships follow in formation behind Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA), a standard used to evaluate a ship's readiness for deployment.

U.S. Navy photo #070406-N-5345W-287 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson.

STATEN ISLAND, NY, 28 May 2007 - From left, guided-missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29), guided-missile cruisers USS Hue City (CG 66) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and guided-missile destroyers USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) are moored as part of Fleet Week. The 20th annual Fleet Week New York City provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet more than 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, May 23-31.

U.S. Navy photo #070528-N-5758H-116 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix.

Mediterranean Sea, 18 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) meet in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is returning to homeport from a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Gonzalez is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080518-N-3202K-001.

Mediterranean Sea, 18 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) meet in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is returning to homeport from a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf and Gonzalez is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Navy photo #080518-N-3202K-005.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA, 4 December 2012 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) transits the the Mediterranean Sea. Hue City is transiting to homeport at Mayport, Fla., after operating with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

U.S. Navy photo #121204-N-YX169-125 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller