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USS Leyte Gulf returns to Naval Station Norfolk after deployment

USS Leyte Gulf comes home!
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NORFOLK, Va. - More than 300 sailors returned to Norfolk Naval Station Friday when the USS Leyte Gulf arrived from its deployment.

The guided-missile cruiser's return marked the end of its seven month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

The ship, while on deployment, conducted maritime security operations.

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