Capacity milestoneapprovedOctober 03, 2026
U.S. Navy
USS Ted Stevens enters active commission
The U.S. Navy placed USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), its second Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to enter active service, into commission in Whittier, Alaska.
Headline metrics
| Fleet milestone | 2nd | Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to enter active service |
| Hull | DDG 128 |
Highlights
- CommissionedThe Navy placed USS Ted Stevens into active commission during an Oct. 3 ceremony in Whittier, Alaska.
- Combat systemsThe destroyer carries the AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system for integrated air and missile defense.
- HomeportAfter post-commissioning operations, the ship will transit to Norfolk, Virginia.
Resources
- Official commissioning reportdvidshub.net
- Official ceremony webcastdvidshub.net