Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Explained
The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy[1] is an award presented annually by the United States Navy to the ship or aviation squadron that demonstrates the greatest improvement in battle efficiency from the previous year. Two commands annually, one from each coast earn the award.
History
Admiral Arleigh Burke was a distinguished naval officer for over 38 years. His leadership and contribution to Naval warfare are embodied by this award. Arleigh Burke made vital contributions in many key warfare areas including battle efficiency, new tacticalconcepts, and weapons systems. The award recognizes an outstanding improvement in battle efficiency. The trophy is a plaque adorned with a profile of Admiral Burke himself.
Winners
| Year | Atlantic Fleet Winner | Pacific Fleet Winner |
|---|
| 2022 | USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) | USS Benfold (DDG 65) |
| 2021 | USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) | PATROL SQUADRON EIGHT (VP 8) [2] |
| 2020 | Unknown | USS Seawolf (SSN 21) [3] |
| 2019 | USS Tennessee - Gold (SSBN 734) [4] | USS Nebraska - Gold[5] |
| 2018 | USS Lassen (DDG 82) | Patrol Squadron 4 (VP 4)[6] |
| 2017 | USS West Virginia - Gold | USS Mississippi[7] |
| 2016 | Unknown | USS Texas (SSN 775)[8] |
| 2015 | USS Montpelier (SSN 765) [9] | USS Texas (SSN 775) |
| 2014 | USS Wyoming - Gold[10] | USS Columbia (SSN 771) [11] |
| 2013 | Unknown | Patrol Squadron 9 (VP 9)[12] |
| 2012 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2011 | Unknown | USS Buffalo (SSN 715) |
| 2010 | USS NORFOLK (SSN 714) | USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) |
| 2009 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2008 | Example | USS Columbus (SSN 762) |
| 2007 | Unknown | USS KEY WEST (SSN-722) |
| 2006 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2005 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2004 | USS BARRY (DDG-52) | Unknown |
| 2003 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2002 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2001 | USS Hayler (DD 997) [13] | Unknown |
| 2000 | Unknown | USS SANTA FE (SSN-763) | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Home - SECRETARY OF THE NAVY. www.secnav.navy.mil.
- Web site: 2021 Fleet Award Winners . www.forum.navyadvancement.com .
- https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2653637/uss-seawolf-awarded-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/
- Web site: 2019 Fleet Award Winners . www.mynavyhr.navy.mil.
- Web site: USS Nebraska Gold Earns The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy . www.navy.mil . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184148/https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=113191 . 2020-06-14.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2020-06-14 . 2020-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184148/https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2019/NAV19117.txt . dead .
- Web site: USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy.
- Web site: Texas' namesake ship, USS Texas, receives Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award. 25 September 2016.
- Web site: Montpelier, Texas receive Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award. 28 July 2016.
- Web site: USS Wyoming earns Arleigh Burke. 2020-06-14. 2020-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614210915/https://www.jacksonville.com/article/20140723/NEWS/801252319. dead.
- Web site: USS Columbia receives 2014 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy : Hookele – Pearl Harbor – Hickam News . www.hookelenews.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184832/http://www.hookelenews.com/uss-columbia-receives-2014-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/ . 2020-06-14.
- Web site: Harris Presents Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to VP- 9. 2020-06-14. 2020-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614184144/https://www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/030293. dead.
- Web site: English: At sea aboard USS Hayler (DD 997) Oct. 4, 2002 – Adm. Robert J. Natter, Commander-In-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, presents the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to the crew of the Spruance Class Destroyer, for being the most improved in battle efficiency during 2001. CMDR. Mark J. Hellstern accepted the award on behalf of the entire crew. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Benjamin Hammond. (RELEASED). 4 October 2002.
