11 August, 2010 - The past few days were filled with real time training for the boarding teams. We worked with a training ship for three days to practice various situations that the boarding teams may see. It was a long three days, especially for the members of the teams as well as the boat crews.
Name: USS Stout (DDG 55) Namesake: RADM Herald F. Stout Ordered: 13 December 1988 Laid down: 8 August 1991 Launched: 16 October 1992 Commissioned: 13 August 1994 Homeport: Norfolk, Virginia Motto: Courage - Valor - Integrity Nickname: "Bold Knight"