September 20, 1985: Crewmen board the ship at the commissioning ceremony for the USS Simpson FFG-56.

April 29, 1989: USS Simpson FFG-56 off New York for Fleet Week.

March 19, 1994: USS Simpson FFG-56 arriving at Mayport, Florida.

September 18, 1999: USS Simpson FFG-56 arriving at her homeport, Naval Station Norfolk.

October 12, 2004: USS Simpson FFG-56 passing the Statue of Liberty during the Parade of Ships.