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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

San Diego Welcomes USS Gridley Home

The Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Gridley (DDG 101), arrived at its homeport here March 21, after being commissioned Feb. 10 in Miami.

“Our mission is to provide support for global trade and commerce, contribute to the antiterror mission and global war on terrorism,” said Cmdr. Steve A. Shinego, Gridley commanding officer, noting the ship’s asset to naval operations.

“I’m very proud of the crew,” said Shinego. “They have accomplished a lot prior to our commissioning and bringing the ship from Miami to San Diego. Sailors aboard the ship can expect the chance to set the legacy from this point forward. Their performance, attitude, teamwork and kinship with each other is going to determine the reputation the ship has.”

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