FFG 39 | USS DOYLE

FFG 39

Namesake:

Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle, USN

FFG 39's namesake is most known for his impressive contributions during the Korean War. As Commander Amphibious Group One during the Korean War, Admiral Doyle was personally responsible for the flawless execution of the amphibious phase of the invasion of Inchon in 1950. Admiral Doyle’s naval attack force put 13,000 Marines ashore on a forbidding coastline, together with all their weapons and equipment. Rarely had so small a force entered so large a land mass under such difficult conditions. Later, when the Chinese entered North Korea from across the Yalu River and entrapped U.S. ground forces, Admiral Doyle commanded the Hungnam withdrawal, An operation characterized by ingenuity and superb naval gunfire support. the 1st Marine Division, 3rd and 7th Infantry Divisions, and 100,000 civilians were evacuated under the sweep of heavy enemy gunfire without a single casualty. For these masterful exploits, Admiral Doyle was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and the Army’s Silver Star.

Historical Notes:


DOYLE has completed four Mediterranean Deployments, two Persian Gulf deployments, and a Standing Naval Forces Atlantic cruise. She has participated in the "Drug War" through Counter-Drug Operations (CDOPS) in the Caribbean Sea, and escorted USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) around South America. During the circumnavigation, DOYLE set a new speed record for the class by traveling over 16,000 miles in just 1000 hours underway. DOYLE returned from the Persian Gulf late in 1996, DOYLE conducted an unprecedented 72 queries and 39 boardings in support of the UN embargo against Iraq. Their efforts resulted in the confiscation of more than $3 million of contraband. Additionally, DOYLE participated in Operation Desert Strike, the only Mayport unit to be involved.

DOYLE also participated in Fleet Week '98 and will return to Fleet Week '99. DOYLE completed UNITAS in November of 1998.

UNITAS is U.S. Navy’s longest-running annual deployment; the word UNITAS is Latin for "unity". This operation promotes a cooperative maritime strategy in the region while supporting the U.S. policy of continued engagement in South America through forward presence. UNITAS 39-98 was conducted with nine South American Navies over a four-month period. The U.S. Task force 138 made up of USS DOYLE (FFG 39), USS MOOSBRUGGER (DD 980), USS LA MOURE COUNTY (LST 1194), USS BOSTON (SSN 703), and USCGC MOHAWK, circumnavigated South America in a clockwise direction.

On January 19, 2000, USS DOYLE and embarked HSL-47 Det. 6 departed Mayport, Fla. en route to a multi-purpose deployment in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. During this deployment the frigate intercepted a vessel named REBELDE off the coast of Ecuador while conducting routine counter drug operations. After detaining and searching the suspicious vessel, DOYLE's embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) discovered six tons of cocaine. REBELDE was taken under tow and delivered to St. Petersburg, FL.

Ship's Crest:

The Shield: An azure lion rampant with fishtail , grasping a trident point up. Dark blue and gold represents the sea and excellence. The Creature with Neptune’s Trident symbolizes Admiral Doyle’s Military Prowess and his accomplishment in amphibious operations

The Crest: The stars, laurel wreath, and chevron refer to Admiral Doyle’s Awards ( Distinguished service medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star and legion of merit). References of the Korean Taeguk commemorate Admiral Doyle’s exploits during the Korean War

Motto: Valiant Mariner

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