Congratulations on your orders to USS BAINBRIDGE (DDG-96). BAINBRIDGE is the 46th AEGIS destroyer built and the 17th of the Flight IIA variant. You will become a member of the BAINBRIDGE, a ship with a feared and proud history and reputation.
I recommend that you access our command website at https://www.public.navy.mil/surflant/ddg96/pages/default.aspx where you will find biographies on our command leadership, our command philosophy, and important information regarding our ships namesake and heritage.
In the event the ship is underway upon your arrival, it is important that you contact the Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk, VA at Comm: 757-444-1640, regarding further transfer procedures.
Please let your sponsor know your travel plans to include your planned arrival dates into the Norfolk area, your intended reporting date and any special requirements you may have.
CDR Ray Miller IV, Commanding Officer, sends. Take control of the fight!