While underway and sailing for Composite Unit Training Exercise 01-2 '' The Sullivans '' received word of the September 11 attacks . '' The Sullivans '' , as part of the Kennedy Battle Group , took part in Operation Noble Eagle . The destroyer provided air-space security along the mid-Atlantic seaboard . In February 2002 '' The Sullivans '' deployed with the '' John F. Kennedy '' Carrier battle group to the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)