MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo adopts the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer assigned to Naval Station Everett.
On September 2, Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine proclaimed the adoption of the USS John Paul Jones, crew and families, in partnership with the Mukilteo Kiwanis, the South Everett Mukilteo Rotary Club, and the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce to strengthen ties between the Mukilteo community and the United State Navy and family members.
“By adopting the USS John Paul Jones, we are deepening our commitment to our veterans, active-duty personnel, and their families by helping them feel at home in our community,” said Mayor Marine.
Through this partnership, the City of Mukilteo, Mukilteo Kiwanis, South Everett Mukilteo Rotary, and the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce will participate in events designed to welcome sailors into the community, recognize their service, and strengthen the bond between military personnel and residents.
The USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), the third Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided-missile destroyer, is named for Revolutionary War Captain John Paul Jones. Construction started on August 8, 1990, at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The ship was christened and launched on October 26, 1991, with Mrs. Connie Jeremiah, wife of Adm. David E. Jeremiah, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as its sponsor.
Mukilteo joins a tradition of cities across the country adopting Navy ships to build bridges between service members and the communities they serve.
Mayor Nicola Smith and the Lynnwood City Council passed on September 9, 2019, Resolution 2019-06 formally supporting the United States Navy’s Adopt-a-Ship Program with the adoption of the USS Sampson, based at Naval Station Everett.
Author: Mario Lotmore
