The USS Charles F. Adams (DD-DA-1) was a guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1960. It was named after Charles Francis Adams, a prominent American politician and naval officer. The ship was part of the Charles F. Adams class, which was designed for anti-aircraft warfare and equipped with advanced radar and missile systems. Throughout its service, the USS Charles F. Adams participated in various naval operations and exercises, showcasing its capabilities in fleet defense. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1993 and later sold for scrap, marking the end of its operational life in the U.S. Navy.