USS DECATUR

USS DECATUR (DDG 73) is an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. She was commissioned on 29 August 1998.

02/18/2026

The USS Decatur has had a busy last few months! Some highlights include: practicing our weapon shoots at sea, conducting an anchor drop test off the coast of Hawaii, having the privilege of hosting RADM Rothenhaus from Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, conducting the Supply NEY inspection, and maintaining our crew’s gun qualifications. The USS Decatur continues to stay combat ready; Bold and Daring ⚓️

12/09/2025

USS Decatur had the privilege of carrying out one of the Navy’s most honored traditions - Burial at Sea. It was a profound ceremony to lay our fellow shipmates to rest in the same waters they once stood watch to protect. We were reminded of the legacy of all those who served before. Fair winds and following seas 🌊 ⚓️

11/26/2025

The USS Decatur had a busy October and November! We transited to San Diego, CA for the first time in two years. Once there, we participated in tactical training to increase our capability, lethality, and interoperability with other surface ships. We had to privilege of hosting our Commodore, Captain Leary, from DESRON 23. Directly after this training, we joined the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 9. Throughout these two evolutions, the USS Decatur completed formation steaming, underway replenishments, and live fire exercises to flex our ability to defend the ship. Both were demanding events; however, the USS Decatur Sailor’s stepped up and showed we were combat sharpened and ready to represent the finest US Navy abilities!

09/26/2025

Challenge accepted! 💪

For the 250th birthday of the U.S. Navy, challenges its commands to complete the !!

Strong Core, Stronger Navy!!! ⚓️

08/07/2025

Congratulations to our FY26 Chief selectees! Their selection speaks highly of their abilities and leadership. We cannot thank them enough for their endless commitment to the command and congratulate them on this major accomplishment in their career. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE! ⚓️

07/28/2025

We had the pleasure of hosting visiting midshipmen for a hands-on look at life aboard USS Decatur. From standing bridge watch to engaging with our crew, they got a taste of what it means to serve at sea.

07/25/2025

After a long underway and countless hours of drills, evolutions, and troubleshooting, the crew’s hard work and resilience paid off—MOB-E complete. BZ to the engineers for a job well done.

07/16/2025

During one of our recent underways, we conducted MOB-S, MOB-A, towing exercises, flight operations, and precision anchoring — sharpening our skills and strengthening team readiness with navigation, seamanship, and aviation.

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04/12/2025

Mooring to a buoy practice! ⚓️🛟

Decatur Deck division conducted a complex evolution connecting the ship to a buoy an certification item which we will have to perform during our upcoming Mariner Skills Week!

03/17/2025

DECATUR continues to conduct Mass Casualty Drills to improve medical readiness on all fronts. ⛑️🩺🚑

📸: SN Edwards

03/12/2025

DECATUR transiting back to from a successful weapons onload!

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman
Pearl Harbor, HI

Telephone

+16195564647

Website

http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg73/Pages/default.aspx

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