Aug 17, 1988
Laid down
Jul 2, 1989
Launched
Jun 1991
Homeport: Mayport Florida
Jun 22, 1991
Commissioned
Jun 1994
Baltic Sea participated with BALTOPS 94. on board SH-60B 162099 BALTOPS 94
Jun 28, 2010
Port Visit
Bedford Basin visited Halifax for MARLANT Fleet Review Fleet Review: 100th anniversary of Canadian Navy
Sep 24, 2024
Deployment
departed US east coast as part of USS Harry S Truman Carrier Group.
Dec 21, 2024
Deployment
Gate of Grief possibly involved in friendly fire incident while escorting USS Harry S Truman in the Red Sea, with an F/A-18F from VFA-11 in the CVW-1 air wing. Friendly Fire
Nov 13, 2025
Deployment
off Punta La Piragua operating off Venezuela, with USS Stockdale . Southern Spear 
Bedford Basin visited Halifax for MARLANT Fleet Review Fleet Review: 100th anniversary of Canadian Navy