Video by Chief Petty Officer Evan Thompson
USS Philippine Sea departs Naval Station Norfolk
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
Jan. 20, 2025 | 2:17
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations, Jan. 20. Philippine Sea will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR) to support maritime operations with partners in the region, conduct Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) port visits, and support Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South) to deter illicit activity along Caribbean and Central American shipping routes. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Evan Thompson/Released)
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