USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) is an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship was named for Boatswain's Mate First Class James Elliott Williams (1930–1999), a River Patrol Boat commander and Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War who is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in Navy history. As of April 2023 the ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 26 based out of Naval Station Norfolk.
U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate Seaman Dustin Styzej, front, prepares to shoot a shot line for the first time from the guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS 140217-N-ZZ999-517
The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) transits the Atlantic Ocean March 19, 2014, in support of exercise Joint Warrior 14-1 140319-N-WX580-193
The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) travels in the Atlantic Ocean March 17, 2014, en route to Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior 14-1 140317-N-WX580-123
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The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), left, receives fuel from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) during a routine underway replenishment in the Atlantic Ocean March 16 140316-N-GS541-001
USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) conducts Replenishment-at-Sea with Italian logistic support ship Vulcano (A 5335) on the evening of 10 May 2022 in the Ionian Sea
The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) travels in the Atlantic Ocean March 17, 2014, en route to Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior 14-1 140317-N-WX580-141
USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) deploys
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US Navy 041207-N-5613J-002 The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) prepares to moor on board Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C