The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy[1] is an award presented annually by the United States Navy to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.
History[]
Admiral Arleigh Burke was a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tactical concepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The trophy is a plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke himself.
Winners[]
| Year | Atlantic Fleet Winner | Pacific Fleet Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | USS Nebraska - Gold[2] |
| 2019 | USS Lassen (DDG 82) | Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4)[3] |
| 2018 | USS West Virginia - Gold | Unknown |
| 2017 | Unknown | USS Mississippi[4] |
| 2016 | Unknown | USS Texas[5] |
| 2015 | USS Montpelier (SSN 765) [6] | USS Texas (SSN 775) |
| 2014 | USS Wyoming - Gold[7] | USS Columbia (SSN 771) [8] |
| 2013 | Unknown | Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9)[9] |
| 2012 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2011 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2010 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2009 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2008 | Example | USS Columbus (SSN 762) |
| 2007 | Unknown | USS KEY WEST (SSN-722) |
| 2006 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2005 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2004 | USS BARRY (DDG-52) | Unknown |
| 2003 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2002 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2001 | USS Hayler (DD 997) [10] | Example |
| 2000 | Unknown | USS SANTA FE (SSN-763) |
References[]
- ↑ "Home - SECRETARY OF THE NAVY". https://www.secnav.navy.mil/Pages/default.aspx.
- ↑ https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=113191[dead link]
- ↑ https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19117.txt[dead link]
- ↑ "USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy". https://www.csp.navy.mil/Media/News-Articles/Display-News/Article/1297144/uss-mississippi-awarded-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/.
- ↑ "Texas' namesake ship, USS Texas, receives Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 25 September 2016. https://northdallasgazette.com/2016/09/25/texas-namesake-ship-uss-texas-receives-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy-award/.
- ↑ "Montpelier, Texas receive Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 28 July 2016. https://www.navaltoday.com/2016/07/28/montpelier-texas-receive-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy-award/.
- ↑ "USS Wyoming earns Arleigh Burke". https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20140723/NEWS/801252319.
- ↑ http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-columbia-receives-2014-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/[dead link]
- ↑ "Harris Presents Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to VP- 9". https://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/030293.
- ↑ "English: At sea aboard USS Hayler (DD 997) Oct. 4, 2002 – Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander-In-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, presents the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the Spruance Class Destroyer, for being the most improved in battle efficiency during 2001. CMDR. Mark J. Hellstern accepted the award on behalf of the entire crew. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Hammond. (RELEASED)". 4 October 2002. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_021004-N-8837H-018_USS_Hayler_receives_Arleigh_Burke_Fleet_Trophy.jpg.
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