USS Anzio (CG-68)

The USS Anzio (CG-68) is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy. Named for the World War II Battle of Anzio, the ship was commissioned on May 2, 1992.

As a Ticonderoga-class cruiser, USS Anzio is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, a sophisticated integrated naval weapons system capable of tracking and engaging multiple targets simultaneously. This system includes advanced radar, missile, and computer technologies, making it a formidable asset in naval warfare.

USS Anzio's armament includes a variety of missiles, guns, and torpedoes, enabling it to perform a range of missions, including anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and anti-submarine warfare. It is capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles for land attack, Standard missiles for air defense, and ASROC anti-submarine rockets.

Throughout its service history, USS Anzio has participated in numerous deployments and exercises around the world, contributing to U.S. naval presence and maritime security. It has operated in various theaters, including the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Atlantic Ocean.

USS Anzio is homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, and is assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The ship continues to serve as an important component of the U.S. Navy's surface combatant force.