USS James E. Williams

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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.

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DDG-95; DDG-95
speed 31 knot, 
guided missile destroyer, Arleigh Burke-class destroyerIngalls ShipbuildingUnited States Navy


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    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-ZZ999-517U.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-WX580-193The 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-WX580-123The 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
    USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)
    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-GS541-001The 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 SeaUSS 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-WX580-141The 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) deploysUSS James E. Williams (DDG-95) deploys
    USS James E. Williams;Wms6USS James E. Williams;Wms6
    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.CUS 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
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      commonsimageU.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 Commons
      commonsimageThe 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 Commons
      commonsimageThe 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 Commons
      commonsimageUSS James E. Williams (DDG-95) Commons
      commonsimageThe 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 Commons
      commonsimageUSS 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 Commons
      commonsimageThe 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 Commons
      commonsimageUSS James E. Williams (DDG-95) deploys Commons
      commonsimageUSS James E. Williams;Wms6 Commons
      commonsimageUS 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 Commons