Updated: Monday, 21 Jan 2013, 12:44 PM EST
Published : Monday, 21 Jan 2013, 7:11 AM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A last minute change meant goodbyes and tears Sunday morning at Naval Station Norfolk as USS Nicholas deployed.
USS Nicholas is headed to the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility in the Horn of Africa. The crew will complete a certification exercise before they go on to help in the mission against piracy.
Photos: USS Nicholas deployment
10 On Your Side’s Greg Gadberry has new information on this last minute deployment.
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