US Navy’s New Future Guided Missile Frigate Named USS Galvez

Meet the newest addition to the US Navy fleet, the future USS Galvez, named in honor of a Revolutionary War hero.

Secretary of the Navy revealed the naming of the USS Galvez during a special event in Madrid, Spain.

The ship honors Conde Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, marking the first U.S. Navy vessel named for Gálvez.

Gálvez played a pivotal role by providing supplies, intelligence, and military support to American colonists, directly influencing the war's outcome.

Leading a diverse army, Gálvez achieved significant victories at Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Mobile, and played a crucial role in the siege of Pensacola.

The USS Galvez is part of the new Constellation-class frigates, designed for multi-mission capabilities and enhanced combat presence.

The USS Galvez not only honors a historical figure but also symbolizes the future of naval warfare, embodying agility, strength, and international collaboration.