After long years of preparation, restoration, and countless hours of training, the USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) is finally back where she belongs — underway and cutting through the open ocean once again.

This video champions the ship and her crew coming back to life — the early mornings, the long nights, and the teamwork it took to make this departure possible. Every bolt tightened, every checklist signed, every wave off the bow tells the story of commitment, discipline, and pride.

From dockside stillness to the deep sea’s horizon, this is a look at what it takes to bring a U.S. Navy warship back to the fleet — and the people who made it happen.