<< Combat Index home << US Surface Ships: Destroyers United States Military Surface Ships: DDG 76 (USS HIGGINS) Aegis Guided Missile Destroyers, ARLEIGH BURKE Class Flight 1 DDG 51 ARLEIGH BURKE DDG 52 BARRY DDG 53 JOHN PAUL JONES DDG 54 CURTIS WILBUR DDG 55 STOUT DDG 56 JOHN S. MCCAIN DDG 57 MITSCHER DDG 58 LABOON DDG 59 RUSSELL DDG 60 PAUL HAMILTON DDG 61 RAMAGE DDG 62 FITZGERALD DDG 63 STETHEM DDG 64 CARNEY DDG 65 BENFOLD DDG 66 GONZALEZ DDG 67 COLE DDG 68 THE SULLIVANS DDG 69 MILIUS DDG 70 HOPPER DDG 71 ROSS Flight 2 DDG 72 MAHAN DDG 73 DECATUR DDG 74 MCFAUL DDG 75 DONALD COOK DDG 76 HIGGINS DDG 77 O'KANE DDG 78 PORTER Flight 2A DDG 79 OSCAR AUSTIN DDG 80 ROOSEVELT DDG 81 WINSTON CHURCHILL DDG 82 LASSEN DDG 83 HOWARD DDG 84 BULKELEY DDG 85 MCCAMPBELL DDG 86 SHOUP DDG 87 MASON DDG 88 PREBLE DDG 89 MUSTIN DDG 90 CHAFEE DDG 91 PINCKNEY DDG 92 MOMSEN DDG 93 CHUNG-HOON DDG 94 NITZE DDG 95 JAMES E. WILLIAMS DDG 96 BAINBRIDGE DDG 97 HALSEY DDG 98 FORREST SHERMAN DDG 99 FARRAGUT DDG 100 KIDD USS HIGGINS Details Type Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG) Class ARLEIGH BURKE Official Name USS HIGGINS Pennant Number 76 Nickname n/a Motto First To Fight Builder Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine Contract Award Date 01/19/1993 Keel Laying Date 11/14/1996 Launch Date 10/04/1997 Delivery Date 01/14/1999 Commission Date 04/24/1999 Planning Yard Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine NAVSEA PMS 400 Custodian US Navy Status Active duty Homeport San Diego, CA Mailing Address (port) FPO, AP, 96667-1291 UIC 21950 Type Commander SURFPAC (Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific) Fleet Command n/a Group Command NAVSURFFORPAC (Naval Surface Force, Pacific) Squadron Command DESRON 7 (Destroyer Squadron Seven) Aircraft None; helo landing capable, no support Radar Systems AN/SPY-1D (four panel array) (1) AN/SPS-67(V)3 Surface Search (1) AN/SPS-64(V) Navigation (3) AN/SPG-62 Fire Control Illuminators Sonar Systems (1) AN/SQS-53C Hull Mounted Sonar (1) AN/SQR-19B Towed Array Sonar (1) SQQ-89(V)6 ASW Combat System Electronic Warfare Systems (1) AN/SLQ-32(V)3 (2 Antennas) (1) AN/SLQ-25A NIXIE Torpedo Countermeasures Weapon Systems (2) MK-41Vertical Launching System (VLS) - 96 cell total -- Standard Missile (Surface-to-Air) -- Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (2) Quad Launchers for Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile (2) MK-32 SVTT Triple Tube Torpedo Launchers (6) MK-36 MOD 6 SRBOC Chaff Launchers (1) MK-45 MOD 2 - 5"/54 Cal. Cannons (2) CIWS MK-15 MOD 2, 20mm 6-barrel mounts (4) M2HB, 50 Cal. Machine Guns (4) M60, 7.62mm Machine Guns Description of Coat of Arms: The ship's crest and shield were designed to honor the memory of Col. William "Rich" Higgins, USMC and to signify the power of the warship that bears his name. Dark blue and gold are traditional colors of the Navy, symbolizing the sea and excellence. The griffin, denoting valor and intelligence, holds an axe that indicates HIGGINS readiness and ability to engage in land-based hostilities. The griffin and the trident symbolize the modern weapons systems HIGGINS possesses, which will give her the versatility of air combat and undersea engagements. The "V" form of the pile signifies victory and recalls the Combat "V" awards earned by Col. Higgins. White denotes integrity; gold symbolizes excellence. The cloverleaf stands for good fortune.The crests anchor represents the Navy. Two wreaths symbolize the many military and civilian honors awarded Col. Higgins and signify unusual achievement. The Naval officers sword and the mameluke emphasize the longstanding tradition of cooperation between the Navy and the Marine Corps in both peacetime and war, and recall Col. Higgins outstanding service to his country as a Marine. "First to Fight" is a traditional Marine Corps motto and signifies the ability of this Aegis destroyer, as well as the willingness of her crew, to be the first called in times of danger, to protect U.S. interests throughout the world, and to inspire pride. Click on photos to enlarge - all photos USS HIGGINS Photos: US Navy More photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

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