Sub Newport News due home to Norfolk Thursday

Posted to: Military News Norfolk

By Bill Sizemore
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 13, 2009

The submarine Newport News is due home from a six-month deployment on Thursday, the Navy announced.

Crew size 121 enlisted sailors, 13 officers

Leader Cmdr. David Allridge

Location of deployment South America

Deployed April 15

Highlights During its deployment, the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine Newport News participated in the 50th UNITAS exercise with South American allies. Port visits included Panama City, Panama; Curacao, Netherlands Antilles; and San Diego.

The sub also celebrated the 20th anniversary of its commissioning. It is the eighth ship to bear the name of the city where it was built.

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