09590 - USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72)
Key Facts
- Ticonderoga-class Aegis guided missile cruiser
- Commissioned September 18, 1993
- Homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, VA
- Named for Battle of Vella Gulf (1943)
- Equipped with Aegis Combat System
About ZIP Code 09590
FPO AE 09590 serves USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), a Ticonderoga-class Aegis guided missile cruiser homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Commissioned on September 18, 1993, the ship is named after the Battle of Vella Gulf, a nighttime surface naval engagement that took place on August 6-7, 1943 in the Solomon Islands during World War II. During that battle, American destroyers sank three Japanese destroyers without suffering any losses.
USS Vella Gulf is equipped with the Aegis Combat System, featuring the SPY-1 phased array radar and capability to launch Standard Missiles for air defense, Tomahawk cruise missiles for land attack, and various anti-submarine weapons. The cruiser typically deploys as part of a carrier strike group, providing air defense coordination and surface warfare capabilities. The ship has participated in numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and other regions.
Mail for personnel aboard CG 72 routes through the Newark International Service Center. When addressing mail, use the format: Rank and Name, Division, USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), Unit 100282 Box number, FPO AE 09590. Delivery times are typically 7-10 days when in port at Norfolk and 2-4 weeks during deployment depending on operational tempo.
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