The USS O'Brien (DD-975) was a Spruance-class destroyer of the United States Navy. It was named after Jeremiah O'Brien, an American Revolutionary War privateer. The ship was commissioned in 1978 and served in various operations, including the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Desert Storm. The USS O'Brien was also involved in anti-submarine warfare exercises and participated in multinational naval exercises. The destroyer was decommissioned in 2004 and later sunk as a target in 2008 during a live-fire exercise. The USS O'Brien had a distinguished service history and played a significant role in the Navy's operations during its time in active service.

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