Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy

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

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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 tactical concepts, 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

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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 USS Georgia (SSGN 729) 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)[citation needed]

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)

References

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  1. ^ "Home - SECRETARY OF THE NAVY". www.secnav.navy.mil.
  2. ^ "2021 Fleet Award Winners". www.forum.navyadvancement.com.
  3. ^ https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/2653637/uss-seawolf-awarded-arleigh-burke-fleet-trophy/
  4. ^ "2019 Fleet Award Winners". www.mynavyhr.navy.mil.
  5. ^ "USS Nebraska Gold Earns The Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy". www.navy.mil. Archived from the original on 2020-06-14.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2020-06-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "USS Mississippi Awarded Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy".
  8. ^ "Texas' namesake ship, USS Texas, receives Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 25 September 2016.
  9. ^ "Montpelier, Texas receive Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy Award". 28 July 2016.
  10. ^ "USS Wyoming earns Arleigh Burke". Archived from the original on 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  11. ^ "USS Columbia receives 2014 Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy : Hookele – Pearl Harbor – Hickam News". www.hookelenews.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-14.
  12. ^ "Harris Presents Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy to VP- 9". Archived from the original on 2020-06-14. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  13. ^ "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.