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Friday, July 23, 2010

U.S. Navy to inactivate 11 ships

USS DubuqueEleven Navy vessels face inactivation in the upcoming months, according to an administrative message released Wednesday.

The Los Angeles-class USS Memphis fast-attack submarine will be inactivated in March , which will lead to its decommissioning, according to the message signed by Vice Adm. J.T. Blake, deputy chief of naval operations.

The frigate USS Hawes will be inactivated later this year and will be used as a logistic support asset for remaining Perry class frigates. Two other frigates, the USS Doyle and USS Jarrett, will be sold to foreign militaries after inactivation next year.

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