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PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Nov. 27, 2007) -- Sailors aboard the Oliver
Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) man
the rails as the ship departs Naval Station Pearl Harbor for a
six-month deployment. The ship deployed to the Naval Forces Southern
Command area of responsibility to engage in monitoring, detection and
counter-narcotics activities. Frigates fulfill a protection of shipping
mission as anti-submarine warfare) combatants for amphibious
expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups and merchant
convoys. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class
James E. Foehl (RELEASED)
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