Dewey arrives in San Diego

SAN DIEGO - The Navy’s newest destroyer has arrived at its new homeport of San Diego. Dewey conducted training and readiness drills on its way from the Northrop Grumman Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship also made a port visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where crew members did community service projects. Dewey is the 55th ship in the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers. Dewey’s commissioning is scheduled for March 6 at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. (Source: Navy Times, 11/24/09)