Forrest Sherman

“DDG-98 USS Forrest Sherman (2006 - present)”

“Forrest Sherman class destroyers”

“USS Forrest Sherman (DD 931)”

“DD-931 USS Forrest Sherman (1955 - 1982)”

“Material on Forest Sherman at the US Navy Historical Center”

“In the Pentagon, Sherman had the reputation of never having lost an argument. Impressively learned in military history and geopolitics, he was freely acclaimed the J.C.S.'s best geopolitical brain.”

“Right from the beginning, he knew precisely what he wanted. He wanted to get to the top. … Joe wasn't really cocky, he just wasn't uncertain, as most kids that age are.”

“He was a grease-lightning operator, a box of brains. He always had a plan — never left anything to chance.”

“He was able. He was a patriotic American. He was a fine gentleman. The country's loss is great, and so is mine.”

“Sherman never hesitated when things looked worst. He's a realist without being a pessimist.”

“His lifetime of service has touched the lives of every Sailor privileged to serve aboard this ship and will continue to do so for many years to come.”

“"If you were CINCPAC, which would you take?" "Sherman."”

“The survival of this country depends upon letting the world know we have the power and the ability to use it if the occasion demands.”

“You can't get good marks if you're popular.”