Photos: Attack sub Norfolk back home after six months

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By Vicki Friedman
The Virginian-Pilot
© September 7, 2010

NORFOLK

Crew size 135 sailors

Leader Cmdr. Douglas Jordan

Location of deployment Europe, the Middle East

Deployed March 5

Returned Monday

Highlights The Norfolk traveled roughly 34,000 nautical miles during its deployment, the Navy said. Port visits included Toulon, France; Fujairah, United Arab Emirates; Manama, Bahrain; and Sicily, Italy.

Fast-attack submarines like the Norfolk take on a range of missions, including supporting special forces and patrolling waters all over the world. Commissioned in 1983, the 360-foot Norfolk is the third naval ship to be named in honor of the city.

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Return home from the sea...

Submitted by rchilders757 on Mon, 09/06/2010 at 10:06 pm.

Your efforts, your sacrifices and MOST importantly, those same of your loved ones, friends and family are are truly appreciated beyond words. Regardless of the mission, KUDOS. It takes a SPECIAL BREED of person to put their lives on line and you do that each and EVERY DAY you report for duty. Welcome HOME and THANK YOU for the sacrifices you and all your boat-mates make DAILY.