Local serves on the USS Forrest Sherman

Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Timothy Kear, of Oceanside, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s most versatile multi-mission combat ships, the Norfolk-based destroyer USS Forrest Sherman. USS Forrest Sherman is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, protecting and defending America on the world’s oceans.

USS Forrest Sherman is longer than 1.5 football fields long, nearly 510 feet. The ship is 66 feet wide and weighs more than 9,200 tons. Twin gas turbine engines can push the ship through the water at more than 30 mph.

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard USS Forrest Sherman. Approximately 34 officers and 253 enlisted men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the destroyer running smoothly. This includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the engines.