USS Barry (DDG-52) Ship's Crest Mug

Commodore John Barry is one of the most consequential figures in American naval history. Born in Ireland, he commanded the first American naval victory of the Revolutionary War, rose to lead the Continental Navy's most prominent squadrons, and was ultimately recognized as the first senior officer of the United States Navy. USS Barry (DDG-52) carries that legacy forward—an Arleigh Burke-class Flight I guided missile destroyer commissioned December 12, 1992. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and beyond, Barry has served as a platform worthy of the officer who helped build the Navy she represents.