Source: United States Navy Pacific Fleet 1
Gridley departed Everett with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) en route to U.S. 7th Fleet on Mar. 21, 2025. The destroyer served as an air defense and anti-submarine unit for the NIMCSG and an escort for its flagship, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship traveled over 82,000 nautical miles, conducted 52 special evolutions, executed dual-carrier operations, and engaged with allies and partners to include the British Royal Navy, the Indian Navy, Royal Saudi Naval Forces, and Republic of Korea Navy.