Navy Commissions USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114)

The Navy commissioned USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) at Columbus Street Pier in Charleston, South Carolina, March 24.

The ship honors Marine Corps Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War. On March 5, 1968, in an observation post overlooking the Quan Duc Valley, Johnson used his body to shield fellow Marines from a grenade, absorbing the blast and dying instantly. The Charleston native had only been in Vietnam for two months when he was killed at the age of 19. (U.S. Navy video/Released)

[defcon]

As a Brazilian, not an American, I have always admired the respect the United States devotes to its armed forces. It is an example for all nations in this regard. Beautiful ceremony. Good winds for the ship.

[TurtleV]

Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson what a man. Congratulations DDG 114 to take upon his name. Stay safe out there.

[jeffg]

It's always special to see a new ship commissioned. Good luck and God's speed to the crew of the USS Ralph Johnson.

[nemochicky]

What a treat to hear the commandant of the Marine Corps himself talk. General Neller is retired now but he served The United States of America with pride

[nordonna]

Thank you so much for posting this video. God Bless all of you and keep you safe!

[JimCTSCLO]

You are an outstanding shipmate and US Marine. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrafice. Fair winds and following seas, shipmate. OSC(SW) Retired.

[sandrareynolds]

God Bless You and Thank You for Your Sacrifices and Services !!!

[geomodelrailroader]

another Burke Class destroyer joins the fleet.

[ampatriotsmith]

That was absolutely beautiful! Just watching it now.

[ThomasMusings]

God bless America, God bless our sailors.

Fair winds and following seas.

[TheMikeman]

Very nice ship i see some of my tax dollars in there.

[saintpaxman]

That clown in the back frowning was at the other Commissioning too.

[michaelmitchell]

How many more being built is it only 8 or 10?

[noahmizrahi]

I am waiting for the new ship USS Noah Mizrahi, intripid class