Welcome aboard the official USS PAUL IGNATIUS (DDG 117) website! Please use this website to learn more about one of our nation's most lethal and technologically advanced warship homeported in the #1 duty station in the Navy. The crew onboard PAUL IGNATIUS are a part of Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) and proudly represent the United States as we conduct real-world missions, participate in complex exercises with NATO allies and partners, and visit foreign ports throughout Europe and Africa.
Onboard USS PAUL IGNATIUS, we believe in Excellence through Effort and Teamwork guided by the principles of Teammate Mentality, Ownership, and Toughness. Ship and crew remain "Always Ready" to carry out national tasking, defend the homeland, and reaffirm our commitment to our regional partners.
If you have received orders to PAUL IGNATIUS, congratulations and welcome to Team 117! Reach out to sponsor@ddg117.navy.mil to get in touch with your sponsor who will guide you through the process of moving to Spain. If you are traveling with your spouse and/or family, reach out to ddg117ombudsman@gmail.com to get in touch with our incredible ombudsman who can provide additional information and resources to help your family with the move.