U.S. Navy Deploys Second Warship to Strengthen Maritime Border Security

The USS Spruance joins the USS Gravely in an unprecedented naval effort to combat illegal activities along maritime routes under President Trump's border security directives.

The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, departed San Diego on March 22, 2025, to patrol the West Coast as part of U.S. border security operations.
This deployment complements the USS Gravely, which has been stationed in the Gulf of Mexico since March 15, 2025, targeting drug smuggling and illegal immigration.
Both destroyers carry U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachments (LEDET) to enhance maritime interdiction capabilities against smuggling and other illegal activities.
The initiative reflects a strategic shift toward addressing maritime smuggling routes as criminal organizations adapt to stricter land border controls.
The USS Spruance previously served in the Middle East, providing advanced operational capabilities now repurposed for securing U.S. territorial waters.