History of USS Stockdale (DDG-106) in Timeline

The USS Stockdale (DDG-106) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer named after Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale. Authorized in 2002 and built by Bath Iron Works, it's the 56th destroyer of its class. Christened in 2008 by Stockdale's widow, Sybil, and delivered to the Navy later that year, it transited the Panama Canal with Stockdale's family in 2009. The ship was commissioned on April 18, 2009, at Port Hueneme.

1923: Birth of James Bond Stockdale

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

September 2002: Authorization

In September 2002, the USS Stockdale (DDG-106) was authorized for construction.

2005: Death of James Bond Stockdale

James Bond Stockdale passed away in 2005.

May 2008: Christening

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

September 2008: Delivery

The USS Stockdale was delivered to the Navy in September 2008.

March 2009: Panama Canal Transit

In March 2009, the USS Stockdale transited the Panama Canal. Admiral Stockdale's youngest son and grandchildren joined the ship for this journey.

April 2009: Commissioning

The USS Stockdale was commissioned in April 2009 at Port Hueneme.

November 2010: Deployment Begins

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

July 2011: Deployment Ends

In July 2011, the USS Stockdale completed its eight-month deployment, making several port calls during this period.

July 2012: RIMPAC 2012

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

July 2021: Deployment with Carrier Strike Group One

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

January 2022: Sonar Dome Damage and Repair

In January 2022, damage to the Stockdale's sonar dome was discovered in Sasebo and subsequently repaired in Yokosuka.

July 2022: Return to San Diego

The USS Stockdale returned to San Diego in July 2022 after repairs and deployment.

August 2024: Replenishment Visit to Colombo

The USS Stockdale arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka for a replenishment visit in August 2024.

September 2024: Attack in the Red Sea

In September 2024, the USS Stockdale, along with other vessels, was attacked in the Red Sea by missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels. All projectiles were intercepted or missed.

November 2024: Second Houthi Attack

On November 11, 2024, the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance were again attacked by Houthi projectiles, all of which were shot down.

December 2024: Third Houthi Attack

In December 2024, the USS Stockdale and USS O'Kane were attacked by Houthi projectiles while escorting merchant vessels. All projectiles were intercepted.