The homeport change will bring a ship capable of ballistic missile defense and integrated air and missile defense to Rota.
John Basilone is a Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Its missions also include anti-submarine warfare and maritime interdiction operations.
The ship is named for Marine Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, a Medal of Honor recipient. The Navy described him as one of the most highly decorated Marines in U.S. history.
U.S. Fleet Forces Command is responsible for manning, training, equipping and employing more than 125 ships, 1,000 aircraft and 125,000 active-duty service members and government employees.
It provides combat-ready forces to numbered fleets and combatant commanders worldwide in support of U.S. national interests.
