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August 28, 2009

The guided-missile destroyer Laboon arrives at pier 6 at Norfolk Naval Station Friday following a seven-month deployment. (Petty Officer 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

The Virginian-Pilot
© August 28, 2009

By Jaedda Armstrong

The guided-missile destroyer Laboon returned home Friday from a seven-month deployment, the Navy announced.

Crew size About 300 sailors

Leader Cmdr. Donald J. Donegan

Location of deployment Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Aden

Deployed Jan. 29

Returned Aug. 28

Highlights The Laboon contributed to NATO’s counter-piracy operations by patrolling the area off the Horn of Africa known as the International Recognized Transit Corridor. The focus of the mission was to deter piracy and protect vulnerable shipping in the region.

The ship also participated in three other international maritime operations.