USS Antietam (CG-54) has earned her place in naval history. Commissioned on June 6, 1987 — the 43rd anniversary of D-Day — this Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser carries a name synonymous with American resolve: the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day of the Civil War. Homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, Antietam stands as a cornerstone of the Navy's forward-deployed force in the Pacific — her Aegis Combat System a guardian of U.S. allies and a deterrent against ballistic missile threats. This framed ship photo captures the majesty of a warship built to project power and preserve peace.