USS Rafael Peralta DDG 115 (U.S. Navy) Black Coffee Mug

The USS Rafael Peralta DDG 115 is a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, named after Marine Corps Sergeant Rafael Peralta who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Iraq War. This class of ships, also known as the Aegis fleet, primarily serves as multi-mission surface combatants capable of conducting both tomahawk cruise missile strikes and carrier air defense. The vessel is equipped with advanced weapons systems, sensors, and electronics, and is designed for a wide range of operations including anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, ballistic missile defense, and more. The ship was commissioned in 2019, marking its entry into active service within the U.S. Navy fleet.