USS Carr (FFG-52)

The guided-missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) returns to the pier on board Naval Station, Norfolk after a six-month deployment. Carr was a part of the Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group deployed in supported of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky)

USS Carr (FFF-52)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) approach the coast of Monrovia, Liberia. Carr is arriving in Monrovia to commemorate the presidential inauguration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Jan. 16. Carr is homeported out of Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Kurt Riggs)

USS Carr (FFG-52)

The guided missile frigate USS Carr (FFG 52) underway while conducting training missions with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) battle group. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class James Foehl)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) transits the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2011 parade of ships. Fleet Week has been New York City's celebration of the sea services since 1984. It is an opportunity for citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see first-hand, the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst/Released)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility. Kauffman conducted counter-piracy operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

Guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) arrives off the coast of the African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe to conduct a four-day port visit. The frigate, based out of Norfolk, Va., is currently deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to strengthen maritime partnerships. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Dallas)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

Guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) sails alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) and the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as she prepares to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS). Wasp is currently conducting routine operations off the East Coast. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy Bensken)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

Guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. Kauffman is underway to assist the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) during their Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). The Bataan ESG is off the coast with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C., prior to an upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy L. Grisham)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of Surface Strike Group (SSG) 07-1 for a six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), homeported in Mayport, Fla., also deployed today as part of the strike group. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lolita Lewis)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

The 28th "long hull" version in the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates and one of the last U.S. Navy frigates built in the 20th century, USS Kauffman steams with the Abraham Lincoln Battle Group on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

USS Kauffman (FFG-59)

The 28th "long hull" version in the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates and one of the last U.S. Navy frigates built in the 20th century, USS Kauffman steams with the Abraham Lincoln Battle Group on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

USS Kauffman (FFG 59)

The guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) arrives for a brief port visit to Souda Bay. Kauffman is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is operating on a six month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley)

USS Estocin (FFG-15

A vertical view of the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15) underway. (Photo: ALLEYNE)

USS Estocin (FFG-15)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG-15) tied up at a pier at the naval station. Two more Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigates are moored astern of the ESTOCIN. (Photo: OS2 John Bouvia)

USS Estocin (FFG-15)

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15) underway. Photo:ALLEYNE)

USS Estocin (FFG-15)

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS ESTOCIN (FFG-15) in port at sunset. The ship is stopping over while en route to the U.S. after a Persian Gulf deployment. (Photo: HM2 Robert E. Wilson)

USS Estocin (FFG 15)

The guided missile frigate USS Estocin (FFG 15) conducts counter-narcotics training missions in the Caribbean. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class David Rush)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) sails away after completing a replenishment at sea (RAS) evolution with the nuclear aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. Both ships are currently underway off the south western coast of California conducting training in preparation for their next regular scheduled deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jonathan M. Cirino)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

The guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) patrols the Persian Gulf. Ingraham is part of the Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility for a scheduled deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

An EH-96 Puma from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) lands on the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) during a vertical replenishment. Ingraham is part of the Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

The guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) returns home to Naval Station Everett after a scheduled 6-month deployment. Ingraham operated in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason Beckjord)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) departs Naval Station Everett for a scheduled deployment. Ingraham will directly support the U.S. maritime strategy by focusing on joint and international partnerships across a range of operations through forward presence, deterrence, freedom of the world's sea lanes, maritime security and humanitarian assistance and disaster response. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin N. Taylor/Released)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) returns to Everett, Wash. after an independent seven-month deployment in the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. While deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Ingraham deterred smuggling and piracy as well as provided aid to local fisherman in the Red Sea by conducting approach and assist visits. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sonja M. Chambers/Released)

USS Ingraham (FFG 61)

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) arrives to participate in Portland Fleet Week festivities during the city's 104th annual Rose Festival. Navy ships have been coming to the City of Roses since USS Charleston visited in 1907, and are considered a highlight of the festival. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Lockwood/Released)