Posted on 11/28/2010 9:23:30 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92), USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) entered the 5th Fleet area of responsibility Nov. 25, rejoining USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as part of their regularly scheduled deployment.
The three Arleigh Burke class destroyers will contribute to maritime security in the region, bringing the capability to share a common tactical maritime picture through their AEGIS and link systems, and adding six helicopters and numerous surface, air and subsurface elements to maritime security operations.
While Shoup, Momsen and Halsey will rotate through different duties during the coming months, their overall focus will be supporting regional stability, suppressing piracy and improving maritime security.
Shoup will be initially assigned to counter-piracy operations in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Red Sea; Momsen will be initially assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 152 in the Arabian Gulf; and Halsey will be initially assigned to CTF 50, supporting Abraham Lincoln Strike Group operations
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Pretty as a postcard.
Is this truly their regular rotation schedule or are we beefing up over there?
Sounds great. How many do we have fishing for Norks? Can’t decide which theater offers better fishing right now.
Sure hope they’re all running active ASW.
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Uh, a CBG always has DDGs, as well as a CG, some FFGs, and some SSNs, plus support ships.
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