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USS Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group Returns to Homeport

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Story Number: NNS030509-19

Release Date: 5/9/2003 1:43:00 PM

From U.S. Atlantic Fleet Public Affairs

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The USS Nassau (LHA 4) Amphibious Readiness Group is expected to arrive at Morehead City, N.C., May 26 to offload embarked Marines and equipment, and return to Norfolk May 29 after deploying for more than nine months in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

The Norfolk-based Amphibious Readiness Group deployed on Aug. 26 and consists of USS Nassau (LHA 4), USS Austin (LPD 4), USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable from Camp Lejeune, N.C.