NORFOLK The amphibious transport dock San Antonio's departure for its maiden deployment has been postponed a day or two because of a mechanical problem with the stern gate, the Navy said Tuesday. The ship was scheduled to deploy with the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, which began leaving Norfolk on Tuesday.

Crew size About 300 sailors Leader Cmdr. Doug Edson Location of deployment Mediterranean Sea and 6th Fleet region Deployed date Sunday Return date Expected six-month deployment

Unit size About 45 Leader Lt. Col. Kevin Powers Location of deployment Kuwait and Iraq Deployed date Aug. 5 Return date Expected 12-month deployment Highlights This is the fourth deployment in support of the war in Iraq for the task force, nicknamed the "Doers." The unit will be based in Kuwait and operate in Iraq.                

Unit size About 25 sailors Leader Cmdr. Joe Polanin Location of deployment Iraq, Afghanistan Deployed date Monday, June 9 Return date Minimum six-month deployment

NORFOLK The  fast-attack submarine Jacksonville has left Norfolk on a six-month deployment for points undisclosed. Carrying 135 sailors under the commander of  Cmdr. John Kropcho III, the Navy said the Jacksonville will handle national security operations.

NORFOLK The guided missile destroyer McFaul is scheduled to deploy Monday from Norfolk Naval Station for the Mediterranean Sea. The ship, with a crew of more than 300, will support securtiy operations, take part in exercises with allies and make diplomatic ports calls, according to the Navy.  

Unit size About 100 sailors Leader Capt. Kenda James Location of deployment Kuwait, Iraq Deployed date Sunday, May 4 Return date Expected eight-month deployment

A charity "Texas Hold'em" tournament will be held Friday at Pope Air Force Base in memory of a Norfolk man killed in action in Afghanistan last month. Tammy Davis, whose brother, Technical Sgt. William H. Jefferson Jr., died March 22, said the event is intended to become an annual fundraiser, benefiting a program that assists the children of service members killed in the line of duty.

Unit size About 400 sailors Leader Capt. Kenda James Location of deployment Kuwait and Iraq Deployed date Monday Return date Expected eight-month deployment

NORFOLK While others finish high school unsure of their futures, William H. Jefferson had no doubts as he graduated from Norfolk’s Lake Taylor High School in 1991. He had already selected his life’s path and planned to march down it in a Marine Corps uniform, said his sister, Tammy Davis, 37, of Virginia Beach.