USS Arleigh Burke returns home

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - After a six-month deployment, the USS Arleigh Burke returned to Naval Station Norfolk on July 31.

According to the U.S. Navy, said the USS Arleigh Burke became part of Commander, Destroyer Squadron 60 and Commander, Task Force 65 as the air defense platform for two guided-missile destroyers and one guided-missile cruiser.

While gone, the ship made calls in Haifa, Israel, Limassol and Larnaca, Cyrpus.

“The deployment offered Sailors other rewards as well,” the Navy said. “Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins were earned by 52 Sailors, five Chief Petty Officers were promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. 22 Sailors reenlisted for a combined total of 95 years, and numerous Sailors received meritorious awards for their exemplary duties at sea.”