타이콘데로가급 구축함 CG-70 USS 레이크 이리, CG-67 USS 실로, 위드비 아일랜드급 LSD-42 USS 저먼타운 퇴역

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타이콘데로가급 CG-70 USS 레이크 이리가 9월 25일 샌디에이고에서 33년만에, CG-67 실로는 9월 30일 진주만에서 34년만에 퇴역했네요. LSD-42 USS 저먼타운은 9월 24일 샌디에이고에서 42년만에 퇴역했습니다. 

미 해군, 타이콘데로가급 순양함 2척 퇴역

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USS 레이크 이리

사진: 미 해군 카산드라 알라니스 2급 하사관

미 해군은 타이콘데로가급 유도미사일 순양함 USS 레이크 이리(CG 70)와 USS 샤일로(CG 67)의 퇴역식을 거행했다.

USS 레이크 이리는 9월 25일 샌디에이고 해군기지에서 33년간의 복무를 마치는 퇴역식을 가졌다. 1993년 7월 24일 취역한 이 순양함은 초기 탄도미사일 요격시험을 포함해 이지스 탄도미사일방어체계의 개발과 운용시험에서 역할을 수행했다.

레이크 이리는 복무 기간 동안 태평양, 페르시아만, 오만만, 인도양, 카리브해에서 작전했다. 주요 임무에는 Operation Southern Watch, Operation United Shield 기간 중 소말리아에서의 평화유지군 철수, 그리고 2008년 2월 고장 난 미국 위성을 요격해 파괴한 Operation Burnt Frost가 포함됐다. 2017년에는 Operation Inherent Resolve를 지원했으며, 심각한 홍수와 산사태가 발생한 스리랑카에서 인도적 지원 임무도 수행했다.

이 함정은 불법 해상활동을 겨냥한 미 남부사령부 주도 임무인 Operation Southern Spear를 지원하기 위해 미 제4함대 작전구역에서 11개월 동안 지속적인 작전을 수행한 뒤 2026년 6월 현역 임무를 마쳤다.

USS 샤일로는 9월 30일 펄하버-히캄 합동기지에서 퇴역식을 갖고 34년간의 현역 복무를 마쳤다. 1992년 7월 18일 취역한 이 순양함은 타이콘데로가급 21번함이었으며, 2006년 8월 일본 요코스카에 도착한 뒤 17년 동안 현지에 전진배치된 해군함정으로 운용됐다.

샤일로는 인도태평양 지역과 그 밖의 지역에서 전투작전, 인도적 지원 임무, 다국적 훈련에 참여했다. 이 순양함은 1996년 Operation Desert Strike와 2002년 Operation Iraqi Freedom에서 토마호크 지상공격미사일을 발사했다. 2005년 초에는 Operation Unified Assistance를 지원하며 2004년 12월 인도네시아 아체 앞바다에서 발생한 쓰나미 피해 지역사회에 인도적 지원을 제공했다.

두 함정의 퇴역은 미 해군이 노후 타이콘데로가급 순양함에서 벗어나 보다 현대적인 전투능력으로 전환하고 있음을 보여준다. 샤일로는 워싱턴주 브레머턴의 해군 비활성함정정비시설로 이동해 군수지원자산 상태에 들어갈 예정이다. 미 해군은 USS 레이크 이리의 이후 처분계획은 구체적으로 밝히지 않았다.



USS Germantown, 40년 넘는 해군 복무 마치고 퇴역

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USS Germantown

사진: 미 해군

미 해군은 9월 24일 샌디에이고 해군기지에서 위드비 아일랜드급 도크형 상륙함 USS Germantown(LSD 42)의 퇴역식을 열고 40년이 넘는 해군 복무를 마무리했다.

Germantown은 워싱턴주 시애틀의 록히드 조선소에서 건조됐으며, 1984년 6월 29일 명명식을 가졌다. 이 함정은 1986년 2월 8일 취역해 이 이름을 사용한 두 번째 미 해군 함정이 됐다.

미국 독립전쟁 중인 1777년 10월 4일 벌어진 저먼타운 전투에서 이름을 따온 이 함정은 처음에는 샌디에이고를 모항으로 운용됐으며, 이후 일본 사세보에 전진배치됐다.

복무 기간 동안 Germantown은 미 해군 및 해병대의 상륙작전을 지원했으며, 공기부양상륙정(LCAC)을 이용한 상륙작전을 수행한 최초의 도크형 상륙함이었다.

이 함정은 Operation Desert Shield와 Operation Desert Storm, 그리고 Operation Iraqi Freedom과 Operation Enduring Freedom을 지원하기 위해 파견됐다.

Germantown은 인도적 지원과 재난 대응 임무에도 참여했다. 승조원들은 1991년 필리핀 피나투보 화산 폭발, 2004년 인도양 쓰나미, 그리고 Operation Tomodachi 기간 중인 2011년 일본 지진과 쓰나미 이후 구호활동을 지원했다.

이 함정은 Cobra Gold, Blue Chromite, Talisman Sabre, Rim of the Pacific 등 다국적 훈련에도 참가해 인도태평양 지역에서 미국의 동맹국 및 파트너들과의 상호운용성을 지원했다.

Germantown은 복무기간 동안 해군 부대표창 2회, 해군 공로부대표창 3회, Battle “E” 상 6회를 수상했다.

이 함정은 장교 22명과 부사관·수병 391명으로 구성된 승조원을 운용했으며, 402명 규모의 해병대 분견대를 탑승시킬 수 있었다. 또한 증원 운용 시 추가로 102명을 수용할 수 있는 공간도 갖췄다.

퇴역식에서 원정전 담당 국장 Samuel L. Meyer 준장과 Germantown의 마지막 함장 Benjamin C. Pearlswig 중령은 현역 및 과거 승조원들의 기여를 강조했다.

이번 퇴역으로 Germantown의 복무는 끝났으며, 미 해군은 상륙전 및 전투능력 현대화를 계속 추진하고 있다.

US Navy decommissions two Ticonderoga-class cruisers - Naval Today

US Navy decommissions two Ticonderoga-class cruisers

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The US Navy has held decommissioning ceremonies for Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and USS Shiloh (CG 67).

USS Lake Erie was honored at Naval Base San Diego on September 25, marking the end of 33 years of service. Commissioned on July 24, 1993, the cruiser played a role in the development and operational testing of the Aegis ballistic missile defense system, including early ballistic missile intercepts.

During its service, Lake Erie operated across the Pacific, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Indian Ocean and Caribbean. Its missions included Operation Southern Watch, the withdrawal of peacekeepers from Somalia during Operation United Shield, and Operation Burnt Frost in February 2008, when the ship intercepted and destroyed a malfunctioning US satellite. In 2017, the cruiser also supported Operation Inherent Resolve and provided humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following severe flooding and landslides.

The ship concluded its operational service in June 2026 after 11 months of sustained operations in the US 4th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Southern Spear, a US Southern Command-led mission targeting illicit maritime activity.

USS Shiloh was honored at a decommissioning ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on September 30, marking the end of 34 years of commissioned service. Commissioned on July 18, 1992, the cruiser was the 21st ship of the Ticonderoga class and spent 17 years as a forward-deployed naval vessel based in Yokosuka, Japan, after arriving there in August 2006.

Shiloh participated in combat operations, humanitarian assistance missions and multinational exercises across the Indo-Pacific and beyond. The cruiser launched Tomahawk land-attack missiles during Operation Desert Strike in 1996 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2002. In early 2005, it also supported Operation Unified Assistance, providing humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the December 2004 tsunami off Aceh, Indonesia.

The ships’ retirements reflect the Navy’s transition away from older Ticonderoga-class cruisers as it moves toward more modern warfare capabilities. Shiloh will be transferred to the Naval Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, where it will enter Logistic Support Asset status. The navy has not specified a subsequent disposition for USS Lake Erie.

USS Germantown ends more than 40 years of naval service - Naval Today

USS Germantown ends more than 40 years of naval service

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The US Navy decommissioned Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a ceremony at Naval Base San Diego on September 24, ending more than 40 years of naval service.

Germantown was built by Lockheed Shipbuilding in Seattle, Washington, and christened on June 29, 1984. The ship was commissioned on February 8, 1986, becoming the second US Navy vessel to bear the name.

Named after the Battle of Germantown, fought on October 4, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, the ship initially operated from San Diego before becoming forward-deployed to Sasebo, Japan.

During its service, Germantown supported amphibious operations with the US Navy and Marine Corps and was the first dock landing ship to conduct amphibious operations using Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles.

The ship deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, as well as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Germantown also participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. Its crew supported relief efforts following the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan during Operation Tomodachi.

The ship took part in multinational exercises including Cobra Gold, Blue Chromite, Talisman Sabre and Rim of the Pacific, supporting interoperability with US allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Throughout its career, Germantown received two Navy Unit Commendations, three Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations and six Battle "E" awards.

The ship operated with a crew of 22 officers and 391 enlisted Sailors and had capacity to embark a Marine detachment of 402 personnel, with space for an additional 102 personnel during surge operations.

During the decommissioning ceremony, Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, director of expeditionary warfare, and Cmdr. Benjamin C. Pearlswig, Germantown's final commanding officer, highlighted the contributions of current and former crew members.

The decommissioning marks the end of Germantown's service as the Navy continues to modernize its amphibious and warfighting capabilities.

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1992-1993년 취역한 배면 현대차 소나타 II와 같은 나이네요... 이제는 길에서 보이지 않는 소나타 II...

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저먼타운함은 1985년 출시된 소나타랑 동갑입니다 ㅎㅎ