The USS Truxtun, which is a type of guided-missile destroyer called Arleigh Burke-class, is currently at Black Falcon Terminal for a weekend visit.
The Truxtun is open for public tours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, allowing people to learn about its maritime history. It was named in honor of Commodore Thomas Truxtun, one of the first six Navy commanders appointed by George Washington, and was active in the Mexican–American War.
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In Boston, MA, Joyce DiCicco embraces her son, ENS Andres Loder, as he brings the USS Truxton to the dock at Black Falcon Terminal. His aunt, Joanne Danilchuk, is also present. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, CDR Chance Smith, who is the Commanding Officer of the USS Truxton, speaks after the ship docks at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, Joanne Danilchuk, whose nephew ENS Andrew Loder brought the ship in, takes a photo as the destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, Marjorie Loder, Joyce DiCicco, Joanne, and David Danilchuk, family members of ENS Andrew Loder, watch as the destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, ENS Andres Loder embraces his wife, Majorie, while his mother and aunt look on after he brings the USS Truxton into the dock at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, Joyce DiCicco hugs her son, ENS Andres Loder, after he brings the USS Truxton to the dock at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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In Boston, MA, Sailors line the ship as the USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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The USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon Terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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