The U.S. Navy's The Sullivans Missile Destroyer Honors True American Heroes

What You Need to Know: The USS The Sullivans, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer named in honor of five heroic brothers lost in World War II, has been deployed to the Middle East.

-The ship has recently been active in the Mediterranean, providing ballistic missile defense amid the Israel-Hamas conflict and supporting other U.S. Navy vessels, including the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Bataan. As a tribute to the Sullivan brothers’ bravery and commitment, the vessel operates with a motto symbolizing unity and dedication.