USS Lawrence (DDG-4) was a Charles F. Adams-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1963. Named after James Lawrence, a naval officer known for his famous last words, "Don't give up the ship," the vessel served primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean fleets during the Cold War. Throughout her service, USS Lawrence participated in various operations, including NATO exercises and deployments to the Persian Gulf. The ship was decommissioned in 1994 after over three decades of service, reflecting the evolution of naval warfare and the transition to more advanced destroyer classes.