CARNEY DDG 64
Ship Name and Designation History
This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.
Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I) Guided Missile Destroyer Keel Laid 3 August 1993 - Christened 25 June 1994 Launched 23 July 1994 Commissioned (Full) 13 April 1996 |
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- USS Carney DDG-64 Covers Page 1 (Date)
Postmarks
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1996-02-12 |
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First Day of Postal Service, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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1996-04-13 |
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Commissioning, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
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1997-12-19 |
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Ship's cachet, serviced by Wolfgang Hechler
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1997-12-19 |
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Ship's cachet, serviced by Wolfgang Hechler
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2016-04-13 |
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20th Year in Commission, cachet by Thad Kaczkowski
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2024-06-14 |
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Flag Day, cachet by Michael Brock.
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2024-06-14 |
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Flag Day, cachet by Michael Brock.
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2012-08-01 |
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Ships cachet, requested by Thad Kaczkowski
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2008-11-03 |
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100th Anniversary of the Great White Fleet. Ship's cachet, serviced by Wolfgang Hechler
USPS Pictorial Postmarks
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2008-07-04 |
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Port Visit, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS
Other Information
USS CARNEY has earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon (4 awards), the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (2 awards). the Navy "E" Ribbon (9 awards), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal during her Naval career.
NAMESAKE - Admiral Robert Bostwick Carney, USN (26 March 1895 - 25 June 1990).
Carney served in the US Navy from 1916-1955. During his time in the Navy, Carney served in many positions capped off by his appointment as the Chief of Naval Operations (1953-55).
Adm. Carney's awards include the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal with three Gold Stars, the Legion of Merit with Combat "V", the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V", the World War I Victory Medal with Destroyer Clasp, the American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Clasp, the American Area Campaign Medal, the European African-Middle Eastern Area Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with nine Battle Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. Admiral Carney also held decorations from twelve foreign countries, many including highest military recognition.
The ships sponsor is Betty Taussig, daughter of Admiral Carney.
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