Forrest Sherman’s return to homeport marks the completion of a six-month deployment as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2, commanded by Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta.

The Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group will deploy near the Middle East on Tuesday, AP reports.

Commissioned on January 28, 2006, USS Forrest Sherman is named in honor of Admiral Forrest Sherman, the 12th Chief of Naval Operations, who served from 1949 until his death in 1951.

Back at the Forrest Sherman, Lieutenant Jock gave me a tour of the galley, freezer and other parts of the ship as she explained a bit more about the planning.

Commissioned on January 28, 2006, USS Forrest Sherman is named in honor of Admiral Forrest Sherman, the 12th Chief of Naval Operations, who served from 1949 until his death in 1951.

Forrest Sherman also completed 17 port visits to Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Spain and Türkiye, strengthening relationships with these critical allies and partners and reinforcing ...

NORFOLK, Va. — USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returned to Naval Station Norfolk following a six-month deployment on Thursday. Forrest Sherman led operations throughout the Mediterranean Sea to ...