Norfolk-based destroyer Ramage returns home

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By Cindy Clayton
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 28, 2012

Crew size 250 sailors

Leader Cmdr. Kyle J. Colton

Location of deployment Mediterranean Sea

Deployed May 20

Returned Friday

Highlights The Norfolk-based Ramage spent the eight-month deployment supporting the Navy's ballistic missile defense strategy, conducting patrols and participating in trainings with partner nations, the service said. The Arleigh Burke-class ship is one of six East Coast vessels equipped with a ballistic missile defense system.

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