USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 4, 2021) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) arrives at Fleet Activities Yokosuka after completing a homeport change from San Diego, Calif., to join U.S. 7th Fleet. The forward presence of Rafael Peralta, a Flight IIA destroyer that can deploy with two MH-60 variant helicopters and also has improved ballistic missile defense, anti-air, and surface warfare capabilities compared to its predecessor, enhances the national security of the United S