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June 1, 2010

By Corinne Reilly
The Virginian-Pilot
© June 1, 2010

The Norfolk-based guided missile frigate Nicholas is scheduled to return home Thursday, the Navy announced today.
 
Crew/unit size  180 sailors
 
Leader  Cmdr. Mark D. Kesselring
 
Location of deployment  Mediterranean Sea, Horn of Africa
 
Deployed  January
 
Expected return  Thursday
 
Highlights  During its six-month deployment, the Nicholas captured several suspected pirates, exchanging fire with them, sinking one of their skiffs and confiscating their mother ship. The suspects are now in U.S. federal custody, awaiting trial in Norfolk.