20 September, 2011

USS Wayne E Meyer on Yokosuka

On 18th September, USS Wayne E Meyer (DDG 108), an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, visited Yokosuka. She is named after Rear Admiral Wayne E Meyer, who is known for the father of the Aegis system.

She departed San Diego for her maiden deployment on 29th July as a member of John C Stennis( CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group then the air carrier went to Middle East but she took a sole voyage to Yokosuka. I think she will also sail to Middle East to join the Stennis CSG in next month.