The Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is the 64th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship is named in honor of Marine Ralph H. Johnson, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding two fellow Marines from a grenade in March 1968 during the Vietnam War.

September 26, 2011 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) was awarded a $697,6 million fixed-price-incentive contract for DDG 114 construction.

September 23, 2014 The keel authentication ceremony for DDG 114 was held at Ingalls Operations shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss.

December 12, 2015 The Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Ralph Johnson was launched from a floating dry-dock and moored at Ingalls West Bank Yard South Wharf.

April 2, 2016 PCU Ralph Johnson was christened during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Ingalls West Bank in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mrs. Georgeann B. McRaven, the wife of Adm. William H. McRaven (Ret.), served as sponsor of the ship. Cmdr. Jason P. Patterson is the prospective commanding officer.

July 17, 2017 The Ralph Johnson departed Ingalls shipyard, for the first time, for a three-day underway to conduct combined Alpha/Bravo Builder's trials; Underway again from Sept. 13-14; Day-long underway for acceptance trials on Sept. 25.

October 27, Huntington Ingalls Inc. was awarded a $9,9 million order against a previously awarded agreement (N00024-16-G-2303) to provide program management, advanced planning, engineering, design, material procurement/kitting, liaison, scheduling, and participation in planning conferences and design reviews in support of the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) for DDG 114. Work is expected to be completed by January 2019.

November 15, U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of the PCU Ralph Johnson during a short ceremony on board the ship at Ingalls West Bank Yard South Wharf.

December 4, About 300 crew members began the Crew Move Aboard (CMA) process and enjoyed their first meal aboard the Ralph Johnson; Moved to Ingalls West Bank Yard East Wharf on Jan. 24.

March 9, 2018 PCU Ralph Johnson departed Pascagoula, Miss., for the last time en route to Charleston, South Carolina; Moored at Wharf B2 in Naval Station Mayport, Fla., from March 12-16; Underway in the Jacksonville Op. Area from March 16-18.

March 19, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 1, Columbus Street Terminal in Port of Charleston for a week-long visit in preparation for its commissioning ceremony.

March 24, USS Ralph Johnson was commissioned during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony in Port of Charleston, S.C.

March 29, The Ralph Johnson moored at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for a brief stop to refuel; Moored at James Bond Pier in Port of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from March 30- April 2; Anchored off Colon, Panama, for a brief stop on April 4.

April 5, DDG 114 moored at Pier 2N on Vasco Nunez de Balboa Naval Base, at 1.30 a.m. local time, for a brief stop to refuel after transited the Panama Canal; Moored at Cruise Pier in Port of Manzanillo, Mexico, from April 10-13.

April 16, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 5, Pier 3 on Naval Base San Diego for a two-day port call; Moored at Navy Fuel Farm (NFF) on Naval Base Point Loma for a brief stop to refuel before underway on April 18; Moored at Berth 5, Pier 3 again from April 19-23.

April 25, Pacific Ship Repair and Fabrication Inc., Everett, Washington, was a $17,2 million contract for the Ralph Johnson's Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). Work is expected to be completed by February 2019.

April 27, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 2, Bravo Pier in its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash., after a seven-week transit from Pascagoula.

June 25, The Ralph Johnson moored at Ammunition Pier, Naval Magazine Indian Island in Port Hadlock, Wash., for a two-day ammo onload before underway in the Strait of Juan de Fuca; Returned home on June 28.

July 3, Cmdr. Casey M. Mahon relieved Cmdr. Jason P. Patterson as CO of the DDG 114 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

July 5, USS Ralph Johnson departed homeport for Combat Systems Ship’s Qualification Trials (CSSQT) at the Point Mugu Test Range.

July 9, The Ralph Johnson conducted its first ever replenishment-at-sea, with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), while underway off the coast of southern California; Moored at Berth 6, Pier 3 on Naval Base San Diego from July 12-16.

July 27, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 1, Pier 7 on Naval Base San Diego; Moored at Bravo Pier, Naval Air Station North Island for a brief stop to onload ammo on Aug. 3; Underway again on Aug. 6.

August 13, The guided-missile destroyer moored at Wharf 311 on Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., for a one-day ammo onload; Moored at Berth 6, Pier 3 in Naval Base San Diego from Aug. 17-27.

August 31, USS Ralph Johnson moored at NFF for a brief stop to refuel before moored at Berth 6, Pier 7 on Naval Base San Diego, after a four-day underway off the coast of San Clemente Island; Day-long underway for Final Contract Trials (FCT) on Sept. 14 and Sept. 26; Departed San Diego on Oct. 2; Moored at NWS Seal Beach for a brief stop to offload ammo on Oct. 5.

October 9, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 6, Bravo Pier on Naval Station Everett following a three-month of operations in the SOCAL Op. Area.

February 28, 2019 The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 6, Bravo Pier after a three-day underway for sea trials, following a four-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again from April 17-19 and April 22.

April 25, The Ralph Johnson arrived off the coast of southern California for routine training; Moored at Wharf 311, NWS Seal Beach for ammo onload from April 29- May 1.

May 2, USS Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), while underway southwest of San Clemente Island; Returned home on May 6; Underway in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from May 20-23 and June 10-14.

June 19, DDG 114 moored at Berth 2, Alpha Pier on Naval Station Everett after a two-day underway in the Strait of Juan de Fuca; Moored at Berth 1, Alpha Pier after underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise to Elliott Bay on July 2; Underway again on July 12.

July 16, The Ralph Johnson conducted Surface Ship Radiated Noise Measurement (SSRNM) testing, while underway off the northeast coast of San Clemente Island; Moored at Berth 2, Alpha Pier in Naval Station Everett on July 22; Underway again on Aug. 9.

August 13, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 2, Pier 8 on Naval Base San Diego for a one-day port call; Moored at Bravo Pier, NAS North Island for a brief stop to onload ammo on Aug. 20.

August 26, The Ralph Johnson moored at Wharf 4 in Port Hueneme, Calif., for an eight-day visit to conduct combat systems groom with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC); Returned home on Sept. 6; Underway again on Oct. 18.

October 21, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Deperming Pier on Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego for a week-long magnetic treatment (DEPERM); Brief stop at Bravo Pier before moored at Berth 6, Pier 12 in Naval Base San Diego on Oct. 29; Underway again on Oct. 30; Moored at Berth 2, Bravo Pier in Naval Station Everett on Nov. 4.

November ?, Cmdr. Robert C. Biggs relieved Cmdr. Casey M. Mahon as the 3rd commanding officer of Ralph Johnson.

December 2, The Ralph Johnson departed homeport for routine training in the SOCAL Op. Area.

December 3, USS Ralph Johnson made a brief stop off Sekiu, Wash., for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), on early Tuesday morning, after a 22 year-old female Sailor experienced chest pain.

December 6, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth M/N, Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego for a brief stop; Moored at Berth M/N again from Dec. 10-11; Returned home on Dec. 14; Underway again on Jan. 2.

January 5, 2020 The Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) at Berth 5, Pier 3 on Naval Base San Diego; Underway for Group Sail, as part of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) CSG, on Jan. 13; Moored at Berth 2, Pier 2 in Naval Base San Diego on Jan. 27; Moved to Bravo Pier, NAS North Island for a brief stop before underway on Jan. 29.

February 5, DDG 114 moored at Navy Fuel Farm (NFF) on Naval Base Point Loma for a brief stop to refuel; Moored at Berth 2, Pier 7 on Naval Base San Diego from Feb. 9-10 and Feb. 11-12.

February 15, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 5, Alpha Pier on Naval Station Everett; Moored at Ammunition Pier, Naval Magazine Indian Island for ammo onload from March 17-20; Moored at Berth 1, Alpha Pier on Friday afternoon.

April 13, USS Ralph Johnson departed Naval Station Everett for its maiden deployment.

April 17, The Ralph Johnson moored at Wharf 311 on Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., for a one-day ammo onload; Moored at Berth 1, Pier 10 in Naval Base San Diego on April 19; Underway for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), in the SOCAL Op. Area, on May 10; Moored at Berth 5, Pier 10 from June 4-9.

June 22, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), while underway northeast of Guam; Participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) on June 23; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) on July 1.

July 6, USS Ralph Johnson participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Nimitz, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Princeton (CG 59) and USS Mustin (DDG 89), while underway in the South China Sea; Conducted a "freedom of navigation operation" near Spratly Islands on July 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) on July 15; Transited the Strait of Singapore westbound on July 18; Transited the Malacca Strait northbound from July 18-19.

July 24, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), while underway southwest of India; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), while underway in the North Arabian Sea, on July 28; Transited the Strait of Hormuz northbound on July 30; Transited southbound on Aug. 11; Transited northbound on Aug. 13.

August 15, DDG 114 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), while underway in the Arabian Gulf; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again on Aug. 22 and 27th; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) on Aug. 31 and Sept. 7.

October 7, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 7, Deep Water Jetty, Mina Salman Port in Manama, Bahrain, for a four-day limited liberty port visit.?

November 5, The Ralph Johnson participated in a joint security patrol exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard and Kuwait Navy ships, while underway in the Arabian Gulf; Transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound on Nov. 9; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra on Nov. 10; Transited the Strait of Hormuz northbound on Nov. 2?.

November 2?, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 10, Deep Water Jetty in Mina Salman Port for a scheduled limited liberty visit to Manama to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day; Departed Bahrain on Nov. 27.

December 4, The Ralph Johnson seized more than 2,000 pounds of suspected narcotics after interdicted a stateless dhow in the North Arabian Sea; Transited the Malacca Strait southbound from Dec. 17-18; Transited the Strait of Singapore eastbound on Dec. 18; Transited the Luzon Strait on Dec. 21.

December 25, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 3, Sierra Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a two-day port call to celebrate the Christmas Day; Moored at Wharf B24 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from Jan. 3-4; Moored at Berth O/P, NAS North Island in San Diego from Jan. 9-10.

January 14, 2021 USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 6, Alpha Pier on Naval Station Everett following a nine-month deployment in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

March 1, The Ralph Johnson moored at Ammunition Pier on Naval Magazine Indian Island for a two-day ammo offload before underway in the Strait of Juan de Fuca; Moored at Berth 5, Alpha Pier on March 5; Moored at Ammunition Pier, Naval Magazine Indian Island again from April 6-7; Conducted operations in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from April 7-8.

April 8, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 2, Alpha Pier on Naval Station Everett; Underway in support of Flight Test Missile (FTM) 31 Event 1 on May 5; Arrived off the south coast of Oahu, Hawaii, on May 11; Moored at Pier M2 in Pearl Harbor from May 12-?.

May 29, USS Ralph Johnson, positioned northeast of Hawaii, launched two Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missiles that failed to intercept a medium-range ballistic missile target, launched from the Reagan Test Site at Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands; Returned home on June 4.

June 18, Cmdr. Colin M. Roberts relieved Cmdr. Robert C. Biggs as CO of the Ralph Johnson during a change-of-command ceremony at Alpha Pier.

July 6, USS Ralph Johnson departed Naval Station Everett in support of Flight Test Missile (FTM) 33; Arrived off the south coast of Oahu, Hawaii, on July 12; Moored at Pier M2 in Pearl Harbor on July 13; Moved to Wharf W4, Naval Magazine Lualualei for ammo onload on July 14; Departed Pearl Harbor on July 16.

July 24, USS Ralph Johnson, positioned northwest of Hawaii, launched four SM-6 missiles that intercepted one of two short-range ballistic missile targets, launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands; Moored at Pier M2 again from July 25-28.

August 2, DDG 114 moored at Berth 6, Pier 8 on Naval Base San Diego for a one-day port call before participating in a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) 2021; Departed SOCAL Op. Area on Aug. 10; Moored at Berth 6, Bravo Pier in Naval Station Everett on Aug. 13; Moored at Ammunition Pier, Naval Magazine Indian Island for ammo offload from Sept. 7-10.

September 15, USS Ralph Johnson departed Naval Station Everett for a homeport change to Yokosuka, Japan; Moored at Pier M2 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from Sept. 21-22; Moored at Berth 12 in Fleet Activities Yokosuka on Oct. 4; Moved to Harbor Master Pier (HMP) West on Oct. 8.

November 24, USS Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Benfold (DDG 65) at HMP West on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a four-day underway for routine training in Sagami Wan; Anchored at Yokosuka's Anchorage A-12 for ammo onload on Dec. 6; Underway again on Dec. 7.

December 10, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, for a three-day visit in support of exercise Resolute Dragon; Moored outboard the USS Howard (DDG 83) at HMP West on Dec. 17; Anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before moored outboard the USS Dewey (DDG 105) a HMP West on Dec. 30.

January 4, 2022 The Ralph Johnson anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before moored again at HMP West on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Anchored at A-10 for ammo onload on Jan. 10; Underway again on Jan. 12.

January 15, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), while underway in the Philippine Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194), while underway in the South China Sea, on Jan. 22; Moored at Akasaki Pier in Fleet Activities Sasebo from Feb. 5-8.

February 10, USS Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), while underway in the South China Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) on Feb. 16; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7) on Feb. 22; Transited the Taiwan Strait northbound on Feb. 26; Moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa from Feb. 28- March 4; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Guadalupe on March 9.

March 16, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), while underway in the East China Sea; Transited the Taiwan Strait northbound on March 18; Anchored off White Beach Naval Facility for a brief stop on March 21; Moored at Navy Pier from March 23-24; Transited the Osumi Strait eastbound, just before midnight, on March 29; Arrived in Sagami Wan on March 31.

April 1, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 6 in Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol; Anchored at A-10 for ammo offload on April 11; Moored at Berth 8 on April 14.

December 8, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 12 in Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a three-day underway for sea trials, following a seven-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Moved to HMP West for a brief stop before underway in Sagami Wan on Dec. 13; Returned home on Dec. 14; Anchored at A-10 for ammo onload on Jan. 23; Moved to A-12 on Jan. 24.

January 26, 2023 Cmdr. Isaiabenette E. Infante relieved Cmdr. Colin M. Roberts as the 5th CO of Ralph Johnson during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

January 27, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 15 in Dry Dock #6 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway again on March 3; Moored at HMP East on March 6; Underway again on March 14; Brief stop in Sasebo Harbor on March 17; Brief stop in Apra Harbor, Guam, on March 22; Moored at Berth 3, Sierra Wharf in Apra Harbor from March 30- April 3.

April 7, USS Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Antietam (CG 54) at Berth 7 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway again on May 1; Moored at Berth 6, India Basin in Fleet Activities Sasebo from May 3-10; Moored at Berth 6 again for emergent repairs from May 11- June 12; Moored at Naval Base Guam for a brief stop to refuel on June 17.

June 21, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 6 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Anchored at A-10 on June 22; Moored at Berth 7 on June 23; Underway again on June 26; Brief stop at Echo Fueling Pier before moored at Berth 2, Sierra Wharf in Apra Harbor on July 6; Departed Guam on July 7; Moored at Echo Fueling Pier again for a brief stop on July 12.

July 17, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the JS Mashu (AOE 425), while underway in the Sea of Japan; Brief stop off the coast of Busan, Republic of Korea, on July 18; Moored at Berth 1, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo from July 22-28; Moored at Berth 7, Sembawang Terminal in Singapore from Aug. 4-7; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry, while underway off the coast of Zambales, Philippines, on Aug. 13 and 17th.

September 4, USS Ralph Johnson participated in a PHOTOEX with the BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150), while underway in the South China Sea; Transited the Taiwan Strait southbound, along with the HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341), on Sept. 9; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) on Sept. 10, 19 and 25th; Transited the Luzon Strait eastbound on Sept. 28; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) on Oct. 1.

October 2, DDG 114 moored at Berth F2, Jeju Civilian-Military Complex on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call; Arrived in Sagami Wan on Oct. 9.

October 14, USS Ralph Johnson moored at HMP West in Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a three-and-a-half month patrol; Brief underway on Oct. 19; Anchored at A-12 for ammo offload on Oct. 30; Moored at Berth 8 on Nov. 3.

January 22, 2024 USS Ralph Johnson departed homeport for routine training following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV); Anchored at A-12 for ammo onload on Jan. 23; Moored at Berth 7 on Jan. 26; Underway again on Feb. 26; Moored outboard the USS McCampbell (DDG 85) at HMP East on March 2; Anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before underway again on March 11.

March 18, The Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Howard (DDG 83) at Berth 6 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway for Multi-Sail exercise on March 22; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon, while underway east of Okinawa, on March 30 and April 7.

April 10, The Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) at Berth 7 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Moved to HMP East, outboard the USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), on April 15; Anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before moored outboard the USS Rafael Peralta at Berth 7 on April 26; Anchored at A-10 again for a brief stop before moored at Berth 7 on April 29; Underway in support of national tasking on May 2.

May 9, USS Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), while underway in the Bering Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again on May 13, 18 and 25th; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while underway off the coast of Shikoku, on June 4; Transited the Luzon Strait westbound on June ?.

June 11, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), while underway southwest of Luzon, Philippines; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) on June 18.

June 24, USS Ralph Johnson anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before moored at HMP West on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Anchored at A-10 for a brief stop before underway on July 16; Anchored at A-10 again for a brief stop before moored at HMP West on July 17; Underway again on July 23; Anchored off Yokosuka for a brief stop on July 24.

July 28, The Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 7, India Basin on Fleet Activities Sasebo for a one-day port call; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the JS Mashu (AOE 425), while underway in the Sea of Japan, on Aug. 5; Moored at Berth 3 in Busan Naval Base, ROK, from Aug. 16-19; Transited the Miyako Strait southbound on Aug. 21; Transited the Taiwan Strait northbound on Aug. 22.

August 23, The Ralph Johnson conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), while underway in the East China Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the HMNZS Aotearoa (A11), while underway in the Sea of Japan, on Aug. 26.

August 29, USS Ralph Johnson anchored at A-12 for a brief stop before moored outboard the USS Rafael Peralta at Berth 3 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Anchored at A-136 on Aug. 30; Moored outboard the USS McCampbell at HMP East on Aug. 31; Underway in support of emergent national tasking on Sept. 5; Moored at HMP East on Sept. 9; Underway again on Sept. 10; Anchored at A-12 for ammo onload on Sept. 11.

September 12, USS Ralph Johnson moored outboard the USS Benfold (DDG 65) at Berth 7 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway again on Sept. 17; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the JS Towada (AOE 422), while underway in the East China Sea, on Sept. 21; Anchored at A-136 on Sept. 27.

September 28, The Ralph Johnson moored at HMP West on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Moored outboard the USS Benfold at HMP West on Oct. 3; Underway again on Oct. 14; Moored at Berth 2, Sierra Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, from Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 27-29; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan on Nov. 2 and 5th; Anchored at A-10 for ammo offload on Nov. 6.

November 8, USS Ralph Johnson moored at Berth 8 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Anchored at A-10 again from Nov. 14-15.