New Navy Cruiser Goes on Duty in Florida
Associated Press
MAYPORT, Fla. —
One of the Navy’s newest ships, the Mobile Bay, began duty Friday at Mayport Naval Station, bringing a crew of 360 and an annual payroll of $6.5 million.
The Mobile Bay is a 567-foot Aegis-class cruiser, responsible for protecting aircraft carrier battle groups.
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