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Port bow view of USS Benfold (DDG-65) underway in the South Pacific Ocean.
History
United States
NameBenfold
NamesakeEdward Clyde Benfold
Ordered16 January 1991
BuilderIngalls Shipbuilding
Laid down27 September 1993
Launched9 November 1994
Commissioned30 March 1996
Home portNaval Sation Everett
Identification
MottoOnward with valor!
Honors and
awards		See Awards
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class & typeArleigh Burke-class destroyer
Displacement
  • Light: approx. 6,800 long tons (6,900 t)
  • Full: approx. 8,900 long tons (9,000 t)
Length505 ft (154 m)
Beam59 ft (18 m)
Draft31 ft (9.4 m)
Installed power3 × Rolls-Royce AG9130F (Allison 501-K34) (2.5 MW Each)
Propulsion2 × shafts
SpeedIn excess of 30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range4,400 nmi (8,100 km; 5,100 mi) at 20 kn (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Complement
Sensors &
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
Aircraft carried1 × Sikorsky MH-60R

USS Benfold (DDG-65) is a Flight I Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She is a multi-mission platform capable of anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) with the powerful Aegis Combat System suite and anti-aircraft missiles, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), with towed sonar array, anti-submarine rockets, anti-surface warfare (ASUW) with Harpoon missiles, and strategic land strike using Tomahawk missiles. Benfold was one of the first ships fitted with the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System and during the 2010 Stellar Daggers exercise was the first ship to simultaneously engage a ballistic missile and a cruise missile.[4]

Former Benfold commanding officers include Admiral Mark Ferguson, Admiral Michael Gilday, Vice Admiral Thomas H. Copeman III, and author Captain D. Michael Abrashoff.[5]

Design, construction and improvements

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Benfold launches a Standard Missile (SM) 6 during the coordinated multi-domain, multi-axis, long-range maritime strikes against Ex-USS Vandegrift as part of Valiant Shield 2022 (VS 22).

Built by the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Benfold is the 15th of a planned 90 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers. Named for posthumous Korean War United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Hospital Corpsman Third Class Edward Clyde Benfold, she joined the U.S. Pacific Fleet for service on 30 March 1996.[6]

Equipped with the Aegis air-defense system and the Mark-41 Vertical Launch System for multiple types of guided missiles, Benfold is capable of defensive and offensive operations against warplanes, anti-ship missiles, surface ships, submarines, and shore targets. In addition to her missiles, she carries one 5-inch rapid-fire naval gun for action against surface ships and for shore bombardment. She also carries anti-submarine torpedoes, and two Phalanx CIWS anti-missile guns. She has a flight deck for MH-60R/S Seahawk Helicopters and is capable of refueling and re-arming these helicopters, but she does not have a hangar for storing and maintaining helicopters.

Modernization 2011

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Benfold conducts routine underway operations in the Philippine Sea, 24 June 2022.

In 2011, Benfold entered drydock at BAE Systems, San Diego to receive an extensive $32 million mid-life upgrade. The hull mechanical and electrical (HM&E) upgrades included a fully integrated bridge, improved machinery and damage control, quality of life improvements, an advanced galley, and commercial-off-the-shelf computing equipment.[7]

Modernization 2013

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In 2013, Benfold underwent extensive combat systems upgrades to include the installation of Aegis Baseline 9C, Ballistic Missile Defense version 5.0, A(V) 15 SONAR Suite, and also became Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) capable.

Service history

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Deployments

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  • 14 August 1997 to 19 February 1998 – Persian Gulf
  • 18 June 1999 to 17 December 1999 – Pacific Ocean/Persian Gulf
  • 13 March 2001 to 15 September 2001 – Gulf
  • 18 October 2004 to 1 March 2005
  • 13 September to 2006 13 March 2007
  • 4 May 2008 to 3 November 2008
  • 8 September 2009 to 16 March 2010
  • 15 June 2012 to 11 January 2013 – Persian Gulf
  • 2 October 2015 to present - U.S. 7th Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan
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Change of command ceremony in front of Benfold's main gun, 2012

In 2012, Benfold was the first San Diego–based naval ship invited to participate in the Koa Kai naval exercises. Benfold conducted integrated flight operations, anti-surface and anti-submarine training, dynamic ship maneuvers, ballistic missile defense, small boat attacks and Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) utilizing the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team.[8]

Collision

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On 19 November 2017 Benfold was involved in a minor collision with a Japanese commercial tug off Sagami Bay. The tug lost power and drifted into Benfold, causing damage described as minimal, with some scraping to the ship's side. There were no injuries reported on either vessel; Benfold continued at sea, while the tug was towed to Yokosuka.[9]

Freedom of Navigation operations

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Benfold has conducted the following Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPS) in the South China Sea:

In 2022, Benfold was praised by Seventh Fleet leadership as an exemplar of good ship preservation.[15] On 6 August 2023, Benfold and three other destroyers responded to a joint Chinese-Russian patrol in international waters near Alaska. The Chinese–Russian flotilla left without incident.[16]

On 9 August 2023, the Navy announced plans to extend the ship's service life beyond the initial 35 years, intending to keep Benfold in service until at least 2036.[17] The Navy has announced plans to rotate Benfold to Everett, Washington, replacing her in Japan with USS Preble.

Awards

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Benfold has been awarded the Navy Battle "E" for the following years: 1997,[21][20] 1999,[21][20] 2001,[20] 2003 (listed as "BENFOLD DDG 76" on awards site, year of Benfold DDG-65 / Higgins DDG-76 "Sea Swap"),[20] 2004,[20] 2005,[20] 2007,[20][22] 2009,[20] 2018,[23] 2021, and 2022.

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USS Benfold (DDG-65) is a Flight I Arleigh Burke-class of the , named for Third Class Edward C. Benfold, a recipient posthumously awarded for heroism during the . The ship's keel was laid down on 27 September 1993 at in , and she was commissioned on 30 March 1996 at Naval Station San Diego, California, joining the Pacific Fleet as its fifteenth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. As a multi-mission , USS Benfold is equipped for anti-air warfare, , , and ballistic missile defense, supporting and operations worldwide. Throughout her service, she has conducted deployments to the Western Pacific, , and , participating in operations, anti-piracy missions, and joint exercises. Forward-deployed to , , from 2015 to 2025 as part of and the U.S. 7th Fleet, Benfold earned three Battle Efficiency "Battle E" Awards, the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, and the Fleet Trophy for superior operational performance. In September 2025, following a decade of forward-deployed service, the departed for a new homeport at , Washington, under a planned ship rotation.

Construction and Commissioning

Keel Laying and Launch

The contract for USS Benfold (DDG-65), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was awarded to in , on January 16, 1991, as part of the U.S. Navy's multi-year procurement of Flight I destroyers featuring advanced steel hull construction and modular assembly techniques to enhance build efficiency and structural durability. The was laid down on September 27, 1993, marking the formal start of hull assembly, which involved welding prefabricated steel sections into the ship's 505-foot-long frame designed to withstand high-speed operations and combat stresses. Benfold was launched on November 9, 1994, entering the water for the first time during a ceremony sponsored by Mrs. Dorothy A. Waida, widow of Hospitalman Third Class Edward C. Benfold, who posthumously received the for heroism in the . Post-launch, the ship underwent builder's trials and initial sea trials in 1995, rigorous tests that verified hydrodynamic performance, propulsion systems, and overall structural integrity ahead of delivery to the on December 4, 1995.

Naming Origin and Commissioning Ceremony

The USS Benfold (DDG-65) was named for Third Class Edward Clyde Benfold, a U.S. medic posthumously awarded the for conspicuous gallantry during the . On September 5, 1952, while attached to Company E, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines, near the "Punchbowl" in Korea, Benfold repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy machine-gun, , and mortar fire to administer aid to wounded Marines, including dragging casualties to cover and directing their evacuation. When two Chinese soldiers advanced on a wounded comrade despite heavy fire, Benfold seized a in each hand, leaped from cover, and detonated them against the attackers' chests, killing them at the cost of his own life and preventing further harm to his unit. The commissioning ceremony for USS Benfold took place on March 30, 1996, at Broadway Pier, Naval Station , California, marking the ship's formal entry into U.S. service as part of the Pacific Fleet. Commander Mark E. Ferguson III assumed duties as the first during the event, which included traditional naval rites and speeches honoring the namesake's sacrifice. Homeported at thereafter, the destroyer integrated its initial crew through post-commissioning trials, including systems checks and readiness evaluations, to achieve operational capability ahead of subsequent training evolutions.

Design and Capabilities

Baseline Specifications and Armament

The USS Benfold (DDG-65) is an Arleigh Burke-class of the Flight I variant, constructed with an all-steel hull optimized for multi-mission operations including anti-air warfare, , and . It measures 505 feet (154 meters) in length, with a beam of 66 feet (20 meters) and a draft of approximately 31 feet (9.4 meters). Full-load displacement is around 8,300 long tons. Propulsion is provided by four LM2500-30 gas turbines delivering 100,000 shaft horsepower to two shafts, enabling speeds in excess of 30 knots.
SpecificationDetails
Length505 ft (154 m)
Beam66 ft (20 m)
Draft31 ft (9.4 m)
Displacement (full load)~8,300 long tons
Propulsion4 × GE LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shp
Speed30+ knots
Crew~23 officers, 300 enlisted
The baseline armament configuration equips Benfold for versatile threat engagement through the integration of the Aegis Combat System, which facilitates simultaneous tracking and firing against multiple airborne, surface, and subsurface targets. Primary offensive and defensive capabilities stem from a 90-cell Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) capable of deploying a mix of missiles such as Tomahawk land-attack missiles, SM-2 surface-to-air missiles, and Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rockets (VLA). Additional surface strike options include eight RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles launched from two Mk 141 quad canisters. Close-in defense is provided by two Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) and two triple Mk 32 torpedo tubes for Mk 46 torpedoes. Naval gunfire support is handled by two 5-inch/54-caliber Mk 45 Mod 2 gun mounts. Anti-submarine operations are augmented by a hangar and flight deck accommodating two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters equipped for dipping sonar and torpedo deployment. This armament suite, combined with Aegis-enabled sensor fusion, underscores the destroyer's role in layered defense and offensive projection from baseline design.

Sensor Systems and Combat Upgrades

The AN/SPY-1D serves as the primary sensor for air and surface surveillance on USS Benfold, enabling 360-degree coverage through four fixed antennas mounted on the . This multi-function performs search, detection, tracking, and discrimination of up to 100 simultaneous targets at ranges exceeding 300 kilometers, integrating directly with the weapon system for real-time threat evaluation. The Mk 99 complements the SPY-1D by providing target illumination for semi-active homing missiles, such as the Missile, ensuring precise guidance during interception operations. Underwater threat detection relies on the AN/SQQ-89(V) integrated undersea warfare combat system, which fuses data from the AN/SQS-53C bow-mounted active array and a for localization, classification, and attack coordination against submarines. This suite processes acoustic signals to achieve effective ranges for hull-mounted active operations in littoral and open-ocean environments, supporting launches via Mk 46 or Mk 50 weapons. Electronic warfare capabilities are provided by the AN/SLQ-32 suite, which detects incoming emissions, identifies threats, and deploys countermeasures including active jamming and /decoy launchers to disrupt anti-ship missiles. The system enhances survivability by integrating with the ship's combat management to prioritize jamming against high-priority emitters, drawing on baseline electronic support measures proven in fleet exercises for threat evasion.

Modernization Efforts

2011 Refit

In early 2011, USS Benfold (DDG-65) underwent a mid-life hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) modernization at the Ship Repair facility to extend its operational lifespan and improve overall reliability. The ship entered on February 2, 2011, for this overhaul, which was contracted at a value of $32 million and emphasized sustainment upgrades rather than combat system enhancements. Key modifications included a fully integrated bridge for enhanced , upgrades to machinery and systems for improved , and reinforcements to damage-control and auxiliary systems to bolster and reduce demands. These HM&E-focused changes aligned with U.S. Navy programs for Flight I Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, prioritizing structural integrity and mechanical robustness to support extended service without introducing significant downtime upon return to the fleet. The refit addressed age-related wear accumulated over 15 years of service, ensuring the vessel's continued alignment with fleet sustainment objectives.

2013 Aegis and BMD Enhancements

In 2013, USS Benfold (DDG-65) completed an extensive combat systems upgrade during an Extended Selected Restricted Availability, installing the Baseline 9C software configuration. This upgrade integrated Defense (BMD) 5.0 capabilities alongside (CEC), enabling networked data sharing for multi-platform sensor fusion and coordinated missile engagements across allied forces. Baseline 9C enhanced the ship's AN/SPY-1D radar processing for simultaneous air and ballistic missile threats, supporting the Weapon System's multi-mission signal processor. The BMD enhancements specifically equipped Benfold to detect, track, and intercept short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles using the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) family of interceptors launched from its Mk 41 Vertical Launching System. This capability extended the ship's role in sea-based layered defense, allowing engagement of exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric threats through upgraded fire control algorithms and integration with external cueing sources. Post-upgrade sea trials in 2013 validated the integrated air and missile defense systems, with Benfold demonstrating operational readiness alongside other Arleigh Burke-class destroyers like USS Barry (DDG-52). These modifications certified the ship for forward-deployed contributions to theater missile defense, prioritizing empirical threat neutralization over legacy air defense alone.

Operational History

Initial Deployments (1996–2014)

USS Benfold embarked on its maiden deployment on August 19, 1996, departing as part of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) , conducting operations in the Western Pacific and regions. The ship arrived in on August 25, 1996, en route to these areas for routine patrols and multi-mission support. Under the command of Commander D. Michael Abrashoff from 1997 to 1999, Benfold implemented leadership practices focused on crew empowerment that transformed the ship from one of the lowest-performing vessels in the Pacific Fleet to one of the highest. These experiences formed the basis for Abrashoff's book It's Your Ship: Management Lessons from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy. In August 1997, Benfold deployed to the with the USS Constellation (CV-64) battle group to enforce , monitoring Iraqi compliance with no-fly zones through air defense and escort duties. Subsequent deployments included a June 1999 to December 1999 transit through the to the for operations, followed by a March 2001 to September 2001 mission with the Constellation group to the Western Pacific and Gulf, emphasizing surface and air warfare readiness. These rotations involved escorting high-value assets and conducting presence patrols across the and adjacent waters. Following the September 11, 2001, attacks, Benfold supported in the , delivering air defense coverage and maritime interdiction to coalition forces. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the destroyer launched land-attack missiles against Iraqi targets and performed escort duties for s in the . These combat support roles extended through multiple surges, including a 2004 emergency deployment with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) . Through 2014, Benfold conducted additional patrols in the , , and Alaskan waters, contributing to and counter-piracy efforts in the amid rising threats to shipping lanes. The ship routinely provided area air defense, screening, and visit-board-search-seizure capabilities during these global transits from its homeport.

Forward Deployment to (2015–2025)

In October 2015, USS Benfold transitioned to forward-deployed status with the U.S. Seventh Fleet, departing its previous homeport in on October 2 and arriving at Fleet Activities , , on October 19 to join Forward-Deployed Naval Forces–. The ship was assigned to , the U.S. Navy's largest destroyer squadron and principal surface force for the Seventh Fleet, enabling persistent presence in the region. Throughout its decade-long basing in , Benfold conducted routine patrols and operations across the Seventh Fleet area of responsibility, logging over 4 million nautical miles while supporting and regional stability amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the and . The destroyer emphasized interoperability with allies, particularly through joint exercises with the (JMSDF), including biennial Keen Sword drills focused on , surface gunnery, and multilateral tactics to enhance coordinated responses to potential threats. For instance, Benfold participated in trilateral ballistic missile defense exercises with JMSDF vessels such as JS Haguro and units, practicing interception of simulated aerial targets on dates including April 17 and August 29, 2023. Additional training occurred in events like Fleet Synthetic Training Joint 25-71 Resilient Shield, integrating Benfold with JMSDF assets and USS Shoup to refine defensive capabilities. Benfold departed on September 29, 2025, concluding its forward deployment after exactly 10 years, to return to a U.S. homeport at , Washington, for scheduled maintenance, crew rotation, and alignment with Navy force structure adjustments. The relocation was part of a broader ship rotation plan, with Benfold remaining under administrative control while shifting from permanent overseas basing.

Post-Forward Deployment Activities

On September 29, 2025, USS Benfold departed Commander, Fleet Activities , , ending its decade-long forward deployment with U.S. Seventh Fleet. The crew manned the rails during the underway ceremony as the destroyer shifted colors from for the final time. Benfold is relocating to a new homeport in , to support U.S. Third Fleet operations and transitioning from to a U.S.-based squadron. This shift repositions the ship for maintenance, personnel adjustments, and sustained readiness within the Pacific theater, maintaining its multi-mission capabilities for deterrence and response missions.

Key Operations

USS Benfold has engaged in numerous multilateral and bilateral naval exercises to bolster interoperability with allies, particularly in the region, emphasizing (ASW), air defense, and integrated operations against peer-level threats. These activities simulate realistic scenarios, including live-fire engagements and coordinated maneuvers, to enhance collective combat readiness and deterrence capabilities. In 2010, Benfold participated in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, departing on July 10 to join multinational forces for complex training in , ASW, and amphibious operations across the Pacific. RIMPAC, the world's largest international maritime exercise, involved ships from multiple nations practicing in high-end warfare scenarios, such as defending against simulated and aerial threats. Benfold joined in 2019, a biennial U.S.- bilateral exercise expanded to include multinational elements, where crew members conducted land-based training at Camp Rocky, , alongside Australian forces to refine joint logistics and operational coordination. The exercise featured sea control operations, ASW tracking, and scenario-based simulations to counter hypothetical adversarial advances in the region. During Keen Sword 23 in November 2022, Benfold integrated with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), , and units for ASW-focused drills in the Western Pacific, including torpedo evasion and coordination against submerged threats. This biennial U.S.- exercise stressed real-time data sharing via Link-16 networks and multi-domain responses to enhance cohesion against submarine proliferation by regional actors. Bilateral engagements with have included ASW and air defense drills, such as the August 2021 exercise with JMSDF destroyer JS Chōkai in the , focusing on tactical formations and missile defense intercepts to improve responsiveness in contested waters. In February 2025, Benfold contributed to a multilateral maritime cooperative activity with , , and the , practicing formation steaming, communication protocols, and surveillance to strengthen quadrilateral ties amid rising maritime tensions. These exercises underscore Benfold's role in fostering credible deterrence through verifiable skill-sharing and operational alignment.

Freedom of Navigation Operations

USS Benfold (DDG-65) has participated in Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) to challenge excessive territorial claims in the , operating within 12 nautical miles of features disputed under , including those claimed by without basis in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). These transits uphold the principle that high seas and exclusive economic zones remain open for and military activities without coastal state consent, consistent with and precedents such as the 2016 ruling invalidating expansive baselines around the Paracel and . The operations counter unilateral militarization of artificial islands, which lack legal entitlement to territorial seas or security zones under UNCLOS Article 60. On January 20, 2022, Benfold conducted a FONOP near the , asserting rights to transit without prior notification. In July 2022, it sailed within 12 nautical miles of Paracel Island features on July 13, directly contesting China's restricted zone claims around these militarily occupied reefs. Three days later, on July 16, Benfold transited near the , challenging similar assertions by , , and over submerged features ineligible for generating territorial seas. An earlier operation on September 8, 2021, also targeted vicinities, reinforcing unimpeded navigation amid ongoing and base construction. Complementing South China Sea activities, Benfold executed Taiwan Strait transits through international waters, aligning with U.S. policy of non-recognition of territorial pretensions over the 110-mile-wide waterway. On July 19, 2022, it completed a routine north-to-south passage following its Spratly FONOP, monitored by Chinese forces but without interference beyond surveillance. An unannounced transit occurred earlier in November 2022, as confirmed by U.S. Command leadership, emphasizing routine operations under UNCLOS without endorsement of claims. These FONOPs have empirically sustained navigational freedoms without escalation to kinetic conflict, as Chinese responses remained limited to shadowing and diplomatic protests, underscoring the stabilizing effect of consistent enforcement against creeping encroachments on global commons. U.S. Central Command and Navy assessments affirm that such presence deters de facto control expansions, preserving empirical access for commercial and military transit volumes exceeding $3 trillion annually through these routes.

Incidents and Mishaps

2017 Tugboat Collision

On November 18, 2017, the USS Benfold (DDG-65) was participating in a scheduled towing exercise in , , as part of routine certification training. A Japanese commercial involved in the exercise lost , causing it to drift uncontrollably and collide with the destroyer's port side. No personnel were injured on either vessel, and damage to Benfold was minimal, consisting of scrapes along the hull and a slight dent above the . The , which absorbed greater impact, was towed to by a separate vessel for assessment. U.S. 7th Fleet officials initiated an investigation into the mishap, attributing the collision primarily to the tugboat's propulsion failure rather than any procedural lapses by Benfold's crew. Benfold returned to its forward-deployed homeport in under its own power two days later, resuming operations without significant downtime and demonstrating effective adherence to safety protocols amid a series of unrelated 7th Fleet incidents that year.

Awards and Recognition

During its forward-deployed assignment to , , from 2015 to 2025, USS Benfold earned three Battle Efficiency "E" Awards for superior performance in combat readiness and operational effectiveness, including specific presentations from Commander, Task Force 71 in 2021 and 2022. The ship also received the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award, recognizing excellence among Pacific Fleet surface combatants, and the Award, honoring outstanding destroyer operations. These commendations reflect Benfold's contributions to regional , including support for multinational exercises and operations in the . Earlier in its service, the destroyer participated in battle groups that collectively earned higher-level unit citations, such as the during its 1997–1998 deployment.

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