Guided missile cruiser Leyte Gulf deployed for six months

Posted to: Military

The Virginian-Pilot
© October 15, 2008

Unit size 364 sailors

Leader Capt. Edward J. Lester

Location of deployment Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea

Deployed date Sunday, Oct. 12

Return date Expected six-month deployment

Highlights The Leyte Gulf will take part in regional exercises with allies, make diplomatic port calls and respond as needed to incidents that arise.

The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser is a multi-purpose escort vessel that can protect amphibious groups and convoys as well as independently support other missions, including counter-narcotics and maritime security.

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