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  • USS Norfolk Deploys for Six Months as Part of USS Nassau ESG

    11/11/2005 1:24:35 PM PST · by SandRat · 6 replies · 445+ views
    Navy NewsStand ^ | Nov 11, 2005 | From Commander, U.S. Naval Submarine Force Public Affairs
    NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The fast-attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) departed from its namesake homeport Nov. 7 for a six-month deployment as part of the USS Nassau (LHA 4) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG). Norfolk is heading to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR) in support of the global war on terrorism (GWOT). Commanding Officer Cmdr. Scott Adams is excited about this opportunity for his crew and ship to show just what the submarine force can do. “Our sub can operate in shallow water, under ice, and in congested areas in all weather conditions. We are able to...