WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
The warship's departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events.
"The crew of USS Stout trained relentlessly to ensure our warship is prepared to execute prompt and sustained operations," said Cmdr. Kevin Taylor, commanding officer, USS Stout (DDG 55). "We built a culture of sustained readiness and resilience and are fully prepared to sail forward, defend our nation's interests, and execute our mission at the absolute highest standard of excellence."
USS Stout is a multi-mission surface combatant capable of conducting anti-air, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare operations. Commissioned in 1994, Stout is the fifth warship of the A...