Each warship will now serve 40 years instead of the expected 35.
The first of its class warship was originally slated to retire in FY 2026 after 35 years of service.
An Arleigh Burke destroyer will be named for retired Navy Capt. Thomas Gunning Kelley, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced.
Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.
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