USS Jack H. Lucas, An Advanced Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Honors WWII Hero
The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Jack H. Lucas, the first of the Flight III sub-class of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, featuring advanced upgrades. The ship is named after Jacklyn H. Lucas, the youngest Medal of Honor recipient of World War II. Jack Lucas joined the Marine Corps at the age of 14 and demonstrated incredible bravery during the Battle of Iwo Jima, surviving severe injuries from a grenade explosion. The USS Jack H. Lucas incorporates modern technology, including the AN/SPY-6(V)1 radar and Aegis Baseline 10 combat system, into its design.
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The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Jack H. Lucas, the first of the Flight III sub-class of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, featuring advanced upgrades.
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