USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) Framed Poster - Starboard Bow

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USS Arthur W. Radford (DD-968) Framed Poster - Starboard BowUSS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968) bore the name of one of America's most consequential Cold War military leaders Admiral Arthur W. Radford, who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President Eisenhower from 1953 to 1957. A visionary naval aviator who fought in World War II and rose to lead all of America's armed forces during the nuclear age, Radford shaped U. S. strategy at the height of the Cold War. Her namesake Spruance class

Chung-Hoon and her crew have upheld that legacy across the Pacific and beyond

1968 as the last conventionally powered attack carrier built for the United States Navy

The waiting was exhausting

Constellation's pilots flew dangerous missions against heavily defended targets while the crew maintained flight operations around the clock

The crew who deployed in 2014-15 served at a moment when history was being made — and answered the call

Pour one for the Chargers

throwing himself on two enemy grenades to save the Marines he served alongside — a selfless act of heroism that earned him the Medal of Honor posthumously

and you served alongside them — from a different duty station

USS Forrestal (CVA-59) deployed in 1962-1963

Philippine Sea participated in operations across the Middle East and Mediterranean

USS Hancock (CVA-19) deployed to the Western Pacific in 1973-74

having conducted multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf in support of operations across the Middle East

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