History of USS Stockdale (DDG-106) in Timeline

USS Stockdale (DDG-106) is a United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale. Authorized in 2002, it was built by Bath Iron Works and christened on May 10, 2008, by Stockdale's widow, Sybil. The ship was delivered to the Navy on September 30, 2008, and commissioned on April 18, 2009, at Port Hueneme. Notably, Admiral Stockdale's youngest son and grandchildren joined the ship during its transit through the Panama Canal in March 2009.

1923: Birth of James Bond Stockdale

James Bond Stockdale, the namesake of the ship, was born in 1923.

September 2002: Authorization of USS Stockdale

In September 2002, USS Stockdale (DDG-106) was authorized as an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer.

2005: Death of James Bond Stockdale

James Bond Stockdale, the namesake of the ship, died in 2005.

May 2008: Christening of USS Stockdale

On May 10, 2008, USS Stockdale was christened by Sybil Stockdale, the widow of Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale.

September 2008: Delivery to the Navy

In September 2008, specifically on September 30, USS Stockdale was delivered to the Navy.

March 2009: Transit of the Panama Canal

In March 2009, USS Stockdale transited the Panama Canal, with Admiral Stockdale's youngest son and grandchildren joining the ship for the trip.

April 2009: Commissioning of USS Stockdale

On April 18, 2009, USS Stockdale was commissioned at Port Hueneme.

November 2010: Deployment in the Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility

In November 2010, USS Stockdale began an eight-month deployment in the United States Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility.

July 2011: End of Deployment

In July 2011, USS Stockdale concluded its eight-month deployment in the United States Seventh Fleet Area of Responsibility.

July 2012: Participation in RIMPAC 2012

In July 2012, USS Stockdale participated in the naval exercise RIMPAC 2012, including maneuvers near the PMRF in the Kaulakahi Channel, Hawaii.

July 2021: Departure from San Diego

In July 2021, USS Stockdale departed from San Diego and joined Carrier Strike Group One.

January 2022: Discovery of Sonar Dome Damage

On January 21, 2022, while inport Sasebo investigating a fuel tank crack, damage to USS Stockdale's sonar dome was discovered.

July 2022: Return to San Diego

On July 15, 2022, USS Stockdale arrived back at San Diego after repairs were made in Yokosuka drydock.

August 2024: Arrival at the Port of Colombo

On August 22, 2024, USS Stockdale arrived at the Port of Colombo in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a replenishment visit and is scheduled to depart the island on August 23, 2024.

September 2024: Attack in the Red Sea

On the morning of September 27, 2024, while transiting the Red Sea with USS Spruance and USS Indianapolis, USS Stockdale was attacked by missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, but all were intercepted or missed.

November 2024: Houthi attack on USS Spruance and Stockdale

On November 11, 2024, the Houthis launched eight drones, five ballistic missiles, and three cruise missiles at the USS Spruance and USS Stockdale, all of which were shot down with no damage or casualties. The Stockdale used its five-inch gun to shoot down a drone while transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

December 2024: Houthi attack on USS Stockdale and USS O'Kane

On December 1, 2024, while escorting three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden, the USS Stockdale and USS O'Kane were attacked by Houthis with three ballistic missiles, three drones, and one cruise missile. All projectiles were intercepted with no damage or casualties.

2024: High combat participation during deployment

During her 2024-2025 deployment to the 5th fleet, the USS Stockdale participated in more combat than any other U.S. Navy ship since the end of World War II.