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New Destroyer Joins The Navy

October 12 2009

USA

The U.S. Navy scheduled the commissioning of its latest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for Oct. 10 in Philadelphia, reports the Dept. of Defense.

The Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) is named after the Navy rear admiral who led the development of the Aegis combat system.

The destroyer is the 58th ship in the Arleigh Burke class.

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