Navy destroyer returns home after Caribbean, Iran war deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner has returned to its home port at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, after being deployed for over eight months. The destroyer participated in major US combat operations during its time away. Its deployment included a stint in the Caribbean, where it was part of a blockade.
The ship later moved to the Middle East, where it took part in Operation Epic Fury. Further details about the USS Thomas Hudner's deployment and activities are available from the source. The ship's crew of 300 sailors has now returned to Mayport after its extended deployment.
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