![]() ![]() After a training anchorage in Izmir from 16 to 22 September, Monterey prepared for Exercise Dynamic Guard, hosted by the Turkish Navy. After a stint as the Adriatic Cruiser from 6–13 September, she departed for İzmir, Turkey. September 1993 was the first time that Monterey served as the Adriatic Cruiser in support of United Nations Resolutions in Operations Sharp Guard, Deny Flight, and Provide Promise. Monterey visited Nassau from 9–12 May as a wrap-up to COMPTUEX and NSRR from 31 May to 3 June prior to a missile exercise with the German Navy. In May and June, Monterey conducted port visits to Nassau, Bahamas and Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The exercise was a success and the JTG was certified "ready" for more advanced training. COMPTUEX lasted from 21 April to 14 May and tested the America JTG in coordinated warfare operations. From 7–9 April, she visited Haifa again for exercise debriefs and to disembark the Joint Task Force.įrom 24 to 26 April 1993, Monterey participated in ASW Proficiency Training as a part of COMPTUEX, the first major exercise the America Joint Task Group (JTG) in preparation for MED 3–93. From 1–7 April, Monterey was underway for Juniper Falconry II, with a two-day port visit in Haifa on 3–4 April. Owens, Commander, United States Sixth Fleet, embarked with a 28-man Army, Navy, and Air Force Staff including Brigadier General James Mathers (Commanding General, Operation Provide Comfort) at Haifa for the first Joint Task Force Operation at sea in the European Theater, Exercise Juniper Falconry II. On 22–23 January, she was in port in Haifa, Israel for post-exercise debriefs, before leaving for a US Navy/ NATO Combined Air Defense Exercise. From 20 to 22 January, she was underway from Haifa, Israel for exercise Noble Dina Seven. From 12 to 19 January, she was in port in Haifa. On 10–11 January, Monterey was underway from Souda Bay, Crete, to Haifa, Israel. In 19, Monterey was part of Carrier Group 6, whose flagship at the time was aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66). Selected service history episodes 1992–1993 The ship was decommissioned on 16 September 2022. She was built at Bath Iron Works in Maine. She is the fourth US Navy vessel named for the Battle of Monterrey at Monterrey, Nuevo León during the Mexican–American War in 1846. ![]() USS Monterey (CG-61) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser that served in the United States Navy. 2 × Mk 32 12.75 in (324 mm) triple torpedo tubesĢ × Sikorsky SH-60B or MH-60R Seahawk LAMPS III helicopters.2 × 5 in (127 mm)/62 caliber Mark 45 Mod 4 lightweight gun.2 × 61 cell Mk 41 vertical launch systems containing.AN/SQQ-28 light airborne multi-purpose system.AN/SQR-19 TACTAS, AN/SQR-19B ITASS, & MFTA passive sonar.AN/SQQ-89(V)1/3 - A(V)15 Sonar suite, consisting of:.AN/SPS-49 air search radar (Removed on some ships).2 × controllable-reversible pitch propellers. ![]()
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