54 Caliber Collection

War: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
War - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: War is the science of destruction. ~ John Abbott

USS Halsey fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber lightweight gun
January 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

An Mk-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke
Atlantic Ocean, September 19, 2011 - The MK-45 5 inch/54-caliber lightweight gun of the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) is fired during a live-fire exercise

Guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins
Arabian Sea, March 22, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) is underway in the Arabian Gulf

The Mark 45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Mahan
Atlantic Ocean, March 9, 2014 - The Mark 45 5 inch 54-caliber lightweight gun fires 10 rounds as part of a pre-action calibration fire aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS

The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga fires its 5-inch gun during a surface
July 10, 2010 - The Australian navy frigate HMAS Warramunga (FFH-152) engages the decommissioned Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS New Orleans (LPH-11)

Guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham
After years of construction, the USS Jason Dunham is ready to be brought to life. The Navys newest guided-missile destroyer was commissioned at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

USS Mahan fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise
Atlantic Ocean, November 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise

The MK-45 lightweight gun is fired aboard USS Halsey
Pacific Ocean, December 1, 2011 - The MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber lightweight gun aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey fires during a live-fire exercise

USS Cape St. George fires its MK-45 lightweight 5-inch gun
Arabian Gulf, February 10, 2012 - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George fires a round from the forward MK-45 lightweight 5-inch gun during a pre-action aim calibration fire

Littoral combat ship USS Freedom transits the Caribbean Sea during its maiden deployment
Caribbean Sea, February 20, 2010 - The littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS-1) transits the Caribbean Sea during its maiden deployment

USS Michael Murphy fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun
Pacific Ocean, May 17, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during naval surface fire support certification off the coast of San

USS Bunker Hill fires two MK-45 5 inch / 54-caliber lightweight guns
Arabian Sea, February 14, 2012 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill fires two MK-45 5 inch/54-caliber lightweight guns simultaneously during a pre-action aim calibration fire exercise

The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance fires its 5 54 gun
Arabian Sea, September 15, 2004 - The guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-963) fires its 5" 54 gun during a three-day exercise in the Central Arabian Gulf

A Mk-45 5-inch. 54-caliber gun is fired aboard USS Cowpens
Pacific Ocean, September 26, 2011 - The Mk-45 5-inch.54-caliber gun is fired from the forecastle during a pre-action calibration live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser

Guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney fires its MK-45 5-inch / 54-caliber gun
Gulf of Aden, November 27, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG-95) fires its MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber gun during a pre-aim calibration fire (PACFIRE) training exercise

USS Philippine Sea fires its Mk-45 lightweight gun
Arabian Sea, June 1, 2014 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) fires its forward 5-inch Mk-45 lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell fires the MK-45 gun system
Pacific Ocean, September 1, 2009 - The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) fires the MK 45 five-inch gun system off the coast of Okinawa, Japan during a live-fire exercise

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze is underway in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, May 3, 2011 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) is underway in formation with ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S

USS Philippine Sea fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun
Atlantic Ocean, July 30, 2013 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun

A 5-inch gun is fired aboard USS Roosevelt
Red Sea, May 24, 2014 - A 5-inch gun is fired during a live-fire event aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)

USS Turner Joy firing one of its Mark 42 gun mounts, Vietnam War, 1968
June 20, 1968 - USS Turner Joy (DD-951) firing one of its three 5/54 Mark 42 gun mounts (Mount 52) toward an enemy shore position in Vietnam

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"54 Caliber: Unleashing the Power of Naval Warfare" War is not merely about destruction, but also about inspiration and motivation. As the Mk-45 lightweight gun roars to life aboard various guided missile destroyers, it symbolizes the strength and determination of our naval forces. On board the USS Mitscher, a powerful quote resonates through the air, reminding us that in times of conflict, courage knows no bounds. The firing of an Mk-45 lightweight gun on the USS Halsey further ignites our spirits as we witness its 5-inch / 54-caliber might. Guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke joins this display of force as another Mk-45 lightweight gun pierces through the sky with thunderous authority. The USS Higgins follows suit, showcasing its unwavering commitment to defending our seas. The Mark 45 lightweight gun finds its place aboard USS Mahan and adds to their training exercises where precision meets power. Meanwhile, across oceans, even Australia's navy frigate HMAS Warramunga embraces this formidable weapon system during surface operations. As guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham takes center stage in naval warfare theater, we are reminded that these vessels stand ready at any moment to protect our interests worldwide. And it is on board USS Mahan once again that a 5-inch gun fires during a training exercise – a testament to their continuous pursuit of excellence. USS Halsey reappears in this tale as they unleash yet another round from their MK-45 lightweight gun. Simultaneously, aboard USS Cape St. George, this remarkable weapon system showcases its capabilities with every blast from its 5-inch barrel. Even beyond destroyers' realm lies littoral combat ship USS Freedom transiting through Caribbean waters during her maiden deployment – proving that wherever she goes; firepower accompanies her journey.