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The former USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60), a guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, met its final fate during a planned SINKEX, or sinking exercise, after being struck by an AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile. Rather than being lost in combat, the vessel’s sinking was part of a controlled military exercise designed to test weapons systems and provide valuable training for naval forces.
Commissioned in 1982, the ship belonged to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class of frigates, a group of warships developed during the Cold War to protect fleets and merchant convoys. These ships were especially known for their role in anti-submarine warfare, escort operations, and maritime security missions.
The frigate was named after Rodney Maxwell Davis, a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Vietnam War. Throughout its decades of service, the USS Rodney M. Davis participated in international patrols, joint military exercises, and operations aimed at maintaining stability and security across key maritime regions.
After many years of duty, the ship’s final mission in the SINKEX exercise marked the end of its long and notable naval career.
