About Vice Adm. John G. Morgan, Jr. , USN (retired)

In 1991, then-Cmdr. John G. Morgan, Jr. was the commanding officer of USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51). He retired from the service in 2008 and formerly served on the U.S. Naval Institute board of directors.

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Arleigh Burke Destroyer at 25

Arleigh Burke Destroyer at 25

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USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) in 1991. US Navy Photo

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) in 1991. US Navy Photo

The following is a July 1991 piece from Proceedings on the new Arleigh Burke-class of guided missile destroyers from the commander’s perspective with the original title, “Arleigh Burke is Back.” Today, July 4, 2016, is the 25th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary Vice Adm. Morgan penned a new piece on the destroyer in the current issue of Proceedings. Read More →