USS Michael Murphy
{{Short description|American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer}}
{{For|ships with a similar name|USS Murphy}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
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| infobox caption = USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image =The guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 29, 2013 130329-N-KT462-027.jpg | Ship caption = USS Michael Murphy at Pearl Harbor in March 2013 }} {{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship country = United States | Ship flag = {{USN flag}} | Ship name = Michael Murphy | Ship namesake = Michael P. Murphy | Ship awarded = 13 September 2002{{cite web |url= {{Naval Vessel Register URL|id=DDG112}} |title=Michael Murphy |publisher=Naval Vessel Register |access-date=27 September 2011}} | Ship builder = Bath Iron Works | Ship christened = 7 May 2011 | Ship sponsor = Maureen Murphy{{cite web |url= http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=36931 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080510003325/http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=36931 |url-status= dead |archive-date= 10 May 2008 |title= SECNAV Names New Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Michael Murphy |first=Kevin S.|last=O'Brien |date=7 May 2008 |publisher=Navy News Service |access-date=18 June 2010}} | Ship commissioned = 6 October 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.ussmichaelmurphy.org/|title=USS Michael Murphy DDG-112 Commissioning Committee|access-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321070745/http://www.ussmichaelmurphy.org/|archive-date=21 March 2015}} | Ship homeport = Pearl Harbor | Ship decommissioned = | Ship struck = | Ship honors = See Awards | Ship fate = | Ship identification = *{{MMSI Number|303966000}}
| Ship status = {{ship in active service}} | Ship motto = Lead the Fight | Ship notes = | Ship badge = 150px }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship class = {{sclass|Arleigh Burke|destroyer}} | Ship displacement = 9,200 tons | Ship length = {{convert|510|ft|m|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{convert|66|ft|m|abbr=on}} | Ship draft = {{convert|33|ft|m|abbr=on}} | Ship propulsion = 4 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp (75 MW) | Ship range = | Ship complement = 323 Sailors (23 officers and 300 enlisted){{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/ddg-112.htm|title=DDG 112 Michael Murphy|first=John|last=Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=18 May 2015}} | Ship sensors = | Ship EW = | Ship armament = {{Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Flight IIA/III armament}} | Ship aircraft = {{Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Flight IIA/III aircraft}} | Ship notes = }} |
USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight IIA) Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy and is the last Flight IIA variant. She is named for Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy (1976–2005). Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in June 2005. He was the first sailor awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. The ship's name was announced by Secretary of the Navy, Donald C. Winter on 7 May 2008. The ship was christened on 7 May 2011, Murphy's birthday, by her sponsor Maureen Murphy, Michael Murphy's mother.{{Cite news |url = http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/05/07/state/n123340D54.DTL&tsp=1 |title = Fallen Navy SEAL honored with warship |agency=Associated Press |date= 7 May 2011 |access-date =7 May 2011}}{{cite news|last=Sharp |first=David |agency=Associated Press |title=Warship Built In Maine Bears Name Of Navy SEAL |work=Norfolk Virginian-Pilot |date=8 May 2011}} The ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 31 of Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.{{Cite web |date=July 5, 2022 |title=Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Administrative Organization Chart |url=https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/Portals/54/Documents/CNSP/CNSP-ADCON-Org-Chart-220705.pdf |access-date=September 15, 2022 |website=Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet}}
Michael Murphy was intended to be the last ship of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers but, following the cancellation of the {{sclass|Zumwalt|destroyer}} program after the completion of the first three vessels, the Navy continued construction on the Arleigh Burke class.{{cite web|url=http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/burke/|title=Arleigh Burke Class (Aegis) Destroyer – Naval Technology|work=naval-technology.com|access-date=18 May 2015}}
Construction and commissioning
Her contract was awarded on 13 September 2002 to the Bath Iron Works and the first cut of steel was made by Vice Admiral John Morgan, the first commanding officer of lead ship of the class, {{USS|Arleigh Burke|DDG-51|2}}.{{cite web |url=http://www.gdbiw.com/news_and_events/biw_news/2007_archive/BIW_News_Sept07web%20Final.pdf |title=BIW News |date=September 2007 |publisher=Bath Iron Works |page=3 |access-date=18 June 2010 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The ship's keel was laid down on 18 June 2010, and during the event, Maureen Murphy and Edwin Bard inscribed the signatures of Murphy's family on an iron plate during a dedication cerrmony for Michael Murphy. The plate was affixed to the ship's hull during construction. After her christening, the destroyer was moved to dry dock for several months in order to finalize construction.{{cite news |url= http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/07/maine.ship.christened/index.html |title= Navy ship dedicated to fallen SEAL |date= 7 May 2011 |publisher= CNN |first1= Susan |last1= Candiotti |first2= Ross |last2= Levitt |access-date= 27 September 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110509142922/http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-07/us/maine.ship.christened_1_navy-ship-taliban-fighters-taliban-leader?_s=PM%3AUS |archive-date= 9 May 2011 |df= dmy-all }} On 1 October 2012 the destroyer arrived in New York for her commissioning, which occurred on 6 October.{{cite web|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/navy-ships/uss-michael-murphy-on-board-the-navys-newest-warship#slide-1|title=USS Michael Murphy: On Board the Navy's Newest Warship|first=Joe|last=Pappalardo|work=Popular Mechanics|date=3 October 2012 |access-date=18 May 2015}}
Service history
=2012=
On 16 October 2012 Michael Murphy arrived in Barbados for her first international port of call. Led by Ambassador Larry L. Palmer, dozens of sailors ventured out into the community to help the children of Barbados at the Boscobelle Primary School and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The sailors presented stuffed animals to the children at the hospital. At the primary school, the crew members helped to beautify the school grounds by planting trees, as well as clearing away brush and debris. The students of the primary school also had stuffed animals donated to them by the sailors.{{cite web|url=http://barbados.usembassy.gov/ev10172012a.html|title=USS Michael Murphy visits Barbados: Sailors Engage with Local Community|work=usembassy.gov|access-date=18 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003230103/http://barbados.usembassy.gov/ev10172012a.html|archive-date=3 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70183|title=USS Michael Murphy Makes First Port Call During Maiden Voyage|author=This story was written U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs|work=navy.mil|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075628/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70183|url-status=dead}} On 21 November, Michael Murphy arrived at her home port of Naval Station Pearl Harbor, part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-michael-murphy-navy%CA%BCs-newest-destroyer-arrives-at-joint-base/|title=USS Michael Murphy, Navyʼs newest destroyer, arrives at joint base|work=hookelenews.com|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=6 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806115500/http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-michael-murphy-navy%ca%bcs-newest-destroyer-arrives-at-joint-base/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70784|title=USS Michael Murphy, Navy's Newest Destroyer Arrives in Pearl Harbor|first1=Diana N.|last1=Quinlan|first2=Daniel|last2=Barker|work=navy.mil|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075603/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=70784|url-status=dead}}
=2013=
On 15 February 2013 Michael Murphy held her first family day cruise.{{cite web |url=http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/USSMichaelMurphyholdsitsfirstfamilydaycruise.aspx#.UwkExvldV8E |title=USS Michael Murphy holds its first family day cruise |work=navy.mil |access-date=18 May 2015 |archive-date=6 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075424/http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/USSMichaelMurphyholdsitsfirstfamilydaycruise.aspx#.UwkExvldV8E |url-status=dead }} On 23 May 2013 Michael Murphy held her first change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam.{{cite web|url=http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/USSMichaelMurphyholdsfirstchangeofcommand.aspx#.Uwj4xPldV8E|title=USS Michael Murphy holds first change of command|author=Story and photo MC2 Nardel Gervacio|work=navy.mil|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075636/http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/USSMichaelMurphyholdsfirstchangeofcommand.aspx#.Uwj4xPldV8E|url-status=dead}}
=2014=
On 4 February 2014 Michael Murphy participated with aviation forces from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps in joint training exercise Koa Kai. Participating units conducted integrated flight operations, anti-surface and anti-submarine training.{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mil/article/119481/Army_aviators_become__Sea_Warriors_/|title=Army aviators become 'Sea Warriors'|author=Staff Sgt. William Sallette|date=4 February 2014|work=army.mil|access-date=18 May 2015}} On 28 February, the Royal Canadian Navy ship {{HMCS|Protecteur|AOR 509|6}} suffered a fire and breakdown approximately {{convert|340|nmi|km}} northeast of Pearl Harbor that left the ship stranded without power, lighting or water. Michael Murphy, already underway, was immediately dispatched to assist in towing and recovery efforts. Michael Murphy received 17 family members of the crew and two civilian contractors from Protecteur; however, due to adverse weather conditions, Michael Murphy{{'}}s attempts to take her under tow were unsuccessful. {{USS|Chosin|CG-65|6}}, a {{sclass|Ticonderoga|cruiser}}, arrived two days later, connected to and towed the stricken ship until the towing cable broke.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/line-towing-fire-damaged-hmcs-protecteur-to-hawaii-breaks-1.2555354|title=Line towing fire-damaged HMCS Protecteur to Hawaii breaks|date=2 March 2014|work=cbc.ca|access-date=18 May 2015}} Finally, {{USNS|Sioux|T-ATF-171|6}}, a {{sclass|Powhatan|fleet ocean tug}}, arrived on 2 March to assume the towing duties and brought Protecteur into Naval Station Pearl Harbor on 6 March.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hmcs-protecteur-based-in-b-c-experiences-engine-room-fire-at-sea-1.2555354|title=Line towing fire-damaged HMCS Protecteur to Hawaii breaks|date=2 March 2014|work=cbc.ca|access-date=18 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=79524|title=HMCS Protecteur, Crew Arrive Safely to Pearl Harbor|author=This story was written Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal and U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs|work=navy.mil|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=15 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150915041822/http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=79524|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://khon2.com/2014/03/04/uss-michael-murphy-returns-with-civilians-after-ship-fire/|title=USS Michael Murphy returns with civilians after ship fire|work=KHON2|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223030056/http://khon2.com/2014/03/04/uss-michael-murphy-returns-with-civilians-after-ship-fire/|archive-date=23 December 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/stranded-hmcs-protecteur-due-in-pearl-harbor-by-mid-week/article17189490/|title=Stranded HMCS Protecteur due in Pearl Harbor by mid-week|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=18 May 2015}}
On 7 July 2014 Michael Murphy departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam to participate in the at-sea phase of the multinational exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). On 26 June, RIMPAC 2014 commenced and Michael Murphy participated in all 36 days, including the closing reception on 1 August.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/25/rimpac-photos-hawaii_n_5615536.html|title=RIMPAC 2014: World's Largest Maritime Exercises (PHOTOS)|work=The Huffington Post|date=25 July 2014|access-date=18 May 2015}} On 20 October 2014, Michael Murphy departed on her first deployment to the Western Pacific with the United States Seventh Fleet.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-michael-murphy-departs-on-maiden-deployment/|title=USS Michael Murphy departs on maiden deployment|work=hookelenews.com|access-date=18 May 2015|archive-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706104121/http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-michael-murphy-departs-on-maiden-deployment/|url-status=dead}}
=2015=
On 26 May 2015, Michael Murphy was awarded with a Canadian Forces' Unit Commendation in recognition of the service she provided to the stranded Canadian naval vessel {{HMCS|Protecteur|AOR 509|6}} after she had caught fire at sea.{{cite news |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-forces-thanks-crew-of-uss-michael-murphy-for-coming-to-the-aid-of-hmcs-protecteur |title=Canadian Forces thanks crew of USS Michael Murphy for coming to the aid of HMCS Protecteur |work=Defence Watch |publisher=Ottawa Citizen |last=Pugliese |first=David |date=3 June 2015 |access-date=11 June 2015}}
=2017=
File:USS Michael Murphy Visits Fiji Ahead of Oceania Maritime Security Operations.jpg performs as the USS Michael Murphy docks in Suva, Fiji.]]
In January 2017, Michael Murphy, along with sister Arleigh Burke-class destroyer {{USS|Wayne E. Meyer|DDG-108|6}} and Ticonderoga-class cruiser {{USS|Lake Champlain|CG-57|6}}, accompanied {{sclass|Nimitz|aircraft carrier|2}} {{USS|Carl Vinson|CVN-70|6}} in a deployment to the western Pacific. In April of that year, the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cancelled a scheduled port call in Australia in response to increasing tensions between North Korea (DPRK) and the United States over the DPRK's nuclear weapons program.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}}
=2018=
Michael Murphy participated in KAKADU 2018, a multinational exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Navy. During the sea phase of the exercise, forces from twenty-seven countries will train together in several complex warfighting scenarios, including an air defense exercise, gunnery exercise, search and rescue training, underway replenishment approaches, anti-submarine warfare vulnerability training, and divisional tactics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stripes.com/news/uss-michael-murphy-joins-27-nation-naval-exercise-down-under-1.545933|title = USS Michael Murphy joins 27-nation naval exercise Down Under}}
=2019=
Michael Murphy deployed to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations, following her participation in exercises UNITAS LX and Teamwork South 2019 in Valparaiso, Chile, from 24 June to 3 July.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
=2024=
Michael Murphy arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 23 July 2024 on a formal visit. The vessel is scheduled to depart the island on 26 July 2024.{{cite web|url=https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/07/23/202407231730/|title=USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo|publisher=Sri Lanka Navy|last=|first=|date=23 July 2024|accessdate=23 July 2024|archive-date=23 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723155536/https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/07/23/202407231730/|url-status=live}}
Michael Murphy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 16 November 2024. The vessel is captained by Commander Jonathan B. Greenwald and is scheduled to depart on 17 November 2024.{{cite web|url=https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/11/16/202411161730/ |title=USS Michael Murphy arrives in Colombo |publisher=Sri Lanka Navy |date=16 November 2024 |accessdate=17 November 2024 |archive-date=17 November 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20241117082002/https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2024/11/16/202411161730/ |url-status=live}}
Awards
- Battle "E" – (2021)
- Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation - (2020) {{cite web | url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/381862/uss-michael-murphy-receives-united-states-coast-guard-commendation | title=USS Michael Murphy Receives United States Coast Guard Commendation }}
- Canadian Forces' Unit Commendation - (2014){{Cite web|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-forces-thanks-crew-of-uss-michael-murphy-for-coming-to-the-aid-of-hmcs-protecteur|title=Canadian Forces thanks crew of USS Michael Murphy for coming to the aid of HMCS Protecteur}}
- Retention Excellence Award - (2019){{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
Gallery
File:USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) photo illustration.jpg|Photo of LT Michael Murphy in a commemoration poster released by the Navy
File:The guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 29, 2013 130329-N-WF272-030.jpg|Michael Murphy returning to Pearl Harbor, 29 March 2013
File:Lights adorn the guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 121218-N-WF272-018.jpg|Michael Murphy seen at night in Pearl Harbor, 18 December 2012
File:USS Michael Murphy passes USS Gridley. (8430022852).jpg|Michael Murphy and {{USS|Gridley|DDG-101}} on 28 January 2013
References
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External links
{{Commons category|USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112)}}
- [http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/default.aspx Official page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018132221/http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/ddg112/Pages/default.aspx |date=18 October 2020 }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01112.htm
|title=PCU Michael Murphy (DDG-112)|first=Fred |last=Willshaw |year=2010 |work=Destroyer Photo Archive |publisher=NavSource Naval History|access-date=26 June 2010}}
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