USS Rodney M. Davis…

The missile struck as planned, allowing analysts

Before the exercise, hazardous materials and sensitive equipment were removed to meet environmental standards. The missile struck as planned, allowing analysts

to gather valuable data on weapon performance and ship survivability

to gather valuable data on weapon performance and ship survivability

Though emotional for former crew members, the sinking ultimately

contributed to naval readiness and future fleet development

contributed to naval readiness and future fleet development

contributed to naval readiness and future fleet development.