USS Michael Monsoor Commissioning

January 28, 2019

January 26, 2019 - The crew of the Navy's newest Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony along Sailors from Naval Base Coronado Security Department performing a 19 gun salute. DDG 1001 is the second Zumwalt destroyer ship to enter the fleet. It is the first Navy combat ship named for fallen Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SEAL) Michael Monsoor, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while serving in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006.

Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Chan, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Monroe, and Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart

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