USS Hewitt (DD-966) Ship's Crest Embroidered Apron

USS Hewitt (DD-966) was a Spruance-class destroyer commissioned on September 26, 1975. Named for Vice Admiral Henry K. Hewitt, the ship served for over two decades, participating in numerous deployments including Western Pacific operations and the Persian Gulf. Hewitt was a versatile and capable warship that earned her reputation through years of demanding service before her decommissioning in 1996.