December 12, 1984: PCU Hawes FFG-53 on sea trials off the coast of Maine.

February 9, 1985: USS Hawes FFG-53 on commissioning day at Bath, Maine. Simpson FFG-56 and Elrod FFG-55 moored along side.

February 9, 1985: Commander Charles E. Bourke gives the invocation at the commissioning ceremony.

January 1991: USS Hawes FFG-53 location not available.

June 1992: USS Hawes FFG-53 during BALTOPS 92.