The Spruance (DDG 111) is the 61th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship is named for Adm. Raymond Spruance, whose leadership at the Battle of Midway contributed to a pivotal American victory during World War II.

June 5, 2010 PCU Spruance was christened during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. Ellen Spruance Holscher, granddaughter of the ship’s namesake, served as sponsor of the ship. Cmdr. Michael T. Westbrook is the prospective commanding officer.

March 15, 2011 The guided-missile destroyer departed Bath for a three-day combined builder's and acceptance "super trial." The Pre-Commissioning Unit Spruance will be delivered to the U.S. Navy April 15.

May 20, During a routine tests of the gas turbine engine, at Bath Iron Works, a system failure occurred resulting in a fire within one of the engine uptakes, or stacks. The fire was extinguished and there were no personnel injuries.

September 1, PCU Spruance departed Bath, Maine, for its maiden voyage.

September 23, The guided-missile destroyer arrived at Naval Air Station Key West's Outer Mole Pier.

October 1, USS Spruance was commissioned during a sunset ceremony at Key West, Fla.

October 24, DDG 111 arrived at its new homeport of Naval Base San Diego, Calif., as the newest member of Destroyer Squadron 23.

January 9, 2012 The Spruance arrived at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach to conduct ordnance transfer operation.

February 6, The guided-missile destroyer departed San Diego for routine training off the coast of southern California.

March 13, USS Spruance set an Aegis record when it intercepted a long-range air target at the furthest distance in the history of the Aegis and Standard Missile program, during its eighth week Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trial (CSSQT), breaking the Navy record by over five miles.

May 11, Cmdr. George A. Kesler, Jr., relieved Cmdr. Michael T. Westbrook as CO of the Spruance during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ex-USS Midway. DDG 111 is currently at BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair facility for a Post Shakedown Availability (PSA).