The 567-foot vessel, which participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, is part of 'divest to invest,' a move by Navy to weed out old ships to help pay for new ones
The Navy confirmed Monday that Lake Champlain, an aging guided-missile cruiser that played a role in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, returned to San Diego Friday for a final time ahead of decommissioning.
is a 567-foot Ticonderoga-class cruiser, a once widely-used type of ship that is being phased out by the Navy.The “ticos,” as they’re known, were introduced in the 1980s to give the Navy more power and reach during the Cold War. Their array of missiles and advanced combat system made them ideal for surface and air warfare, and for protecting carrier and amphibious assault groups.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Multiple shootings reported in San Francisco, authorities saySan Francisco Police and Fire are responding to multiple shootings in San Francisco.
Read more »
Some want to fill Lake Powell, others want to drain itTo save or not to save Lake Powell? That is the question the Bureau of Reclamation is asking, now looking to the public to help create future guidelines and strategies to protect the Colorado River.
Read more »
More Alabama lake homes are up for sale this summer: Here’s what the market looks likeHoover’s LakeHomesRealty is out with its new Summer 2023 Lake Real Estate Market Report. The Alabama market totals $1.467 billion, up 16% from the spring, from $1.224 billion.
Read more »