The USS San Jacinto (CG-56): Valor and Vigilance

Delve into the service history of USS San Jacinto (CG-56), a Ticonderoga-class cruiser named after the Battle of San Jacinto. Commissioned in 1988, San Jacinto embarked on significant missions, including a deployment to the Mediterranean and a key role in Operation Desert Storm, launching the first Tomahawk missiles. Throughout its service, San Jacinto conducted various missions, including anti-piracy operations and a historic 2020 feat with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Despite facing challenges like a collision in 2012, San Jacinto demonstrated resilience and tactical proficiency. Slated for decommissioning in 2022, the ship was officially decommissioned in September 2023, ending a distinguished chapter of naval history.