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The guided-missile frigates Elrod and Nicholas will deploy from Norfolk Naval Station on Tuesday, the Navy announced.
The Nicholas will be going to South America to join other U.S. and allied ships in support of anti-drug and maritime security operations.
The Nicholas has a crew of 223 enlisted sailors and officers, and is led by Cmdr. Steve F. Fuller.
The Elrod is led by Cmdr. John R. Callaway. Its destination was not announced.
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