USS Turner Joy (DD-951)

USS Turner Joy (DD-951) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer of the U.S. Navy, launched in 1958. Designed for rapid maneuvering, radar-guided missile defense, and surface warfare, it served during the Cold War era. The ship played a crucial role in naval operations, including the Gulf of Tonkin Incident in 1964, which escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Decommissioned in 1982, it later became a museum ship in Washington State. Turner Joy exemplifies mid-20th-century naval technology and strategy, combining speed, firepower, and advanced sensors to project power and protect maritime interests during its active years.