USS Mustin (DDG-89)


 * See USS Mustin for other ships of the same name.

The USS Mustin (DDG-89) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named in honor of the Mustin family. Mustin was the first Burke destroyer built with her funnels submerged into the superstructure, an additional stealth measure taken on the warships. The ship is the Navy's second Mustin after USS Mustin (DD-413) of World War II era.

The contract to build her was awarded to Ingalls Shipbuilding on 6 March 1998. Her keel was laid down on 15 January 2001, she was launched on 12 December 2001, and commissioned 26 July 2003. Mustin is equipped with Aegis, an advanced combat weapons system.

Ship history

 * On February 1 2005 USS Mustin began her maiden deployment
 * On August 1 2005 USS Mustin returns from her maiden deployment

In July 2006, Mustin and her crew of 300 was deployed to Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan, home of the Navy's 7th Fleet, for permanent assignment. Though coming at an opportune time in response to the recent North Korea missile tests, the deployment was previously ordered, unrelated to the incidents.

During the 2008 Myanmar Cyclone Nargis crisis and the subsequent Operation Caring Response aid mission, as part of the USS Essex (LHD-2) Amphibious Ready Group (also including the USS Juneau (LPD-10) and the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49)), she stood by off Burma from 13 May to 5 June, waiting for the Myanmar junta government to permit US aid to its citizens. However, in early June, with permission still not forthcoming, it was decided to put the group back on its scheduled operations.

In March 2011, in company with the carrier Ronald Reagan, the ship was deployed off northeastern Honshu, Japan. The mission was to assist with relief efforts after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

During the 2011 Thailand floods, the ship was docked at Port Laem Chabang on a routine visit when the Thai government asked for assistance in aerial surveillance of the extent of Bangkok flooding. Captain John Kirby said Thailand had asked the warship to prolong its stay at the port for up to six days; the Pentagon said the two Seahawk helicopters, from HSL-51 detachment SIX, aboard would conduct the reconnaissance.

Awards
The USS Mustin has been awarded the Navy Battle "E" four times
 * 01-Jan-2004 	31-Dec-2004
 * 01-Jan-2005 	31-Dec-2005
 * 01-Jan-2008 	31-Dec-2008
 * 01-Jan-2010 	31-Dec-2010

Command Operations Reports
As filed by the ship's commanding officer with the U.S. Navy's Director of Naval History, these reports are available for Mustin.

Commanding Officers
The commanding officer (CO) of the of the USS Mustin (DDG-89), is the United States Navy officer who is the most senior officer on ship. The CO is the ultimate authority over operations of the Mustin and her crew.