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USS Roberts Returns to Mayport

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MAYPORT, Fla. - The frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts has returned to port Monday morning bringing more than 200 sailors home.

 

USS New York Arrives at Mayport

USS New York Arrives at Mayport

MAYPORT, Fla. - USS New York arrived this morning at Naval Station Mayport on its way to training exercises before its first formal deployment.

Possible Time Gap before New Ships Arrive at Mayport Worries Businesses

Possible Time Gap before New Ships Arrive at Mayport Worries Businesses

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. -- The arrival of a series of new ships over the next several years is a victory for the First Coast, but it's one that has some businesses concerned.

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Aircraft Carrier Drops By Mayport

Aircraft Carrier Drops By Mayport

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. -- Your eyes weren't deceiving you yesterday.  There was an aircraft carrier in port.

Gates: Some Troops Could Leave Afghanistan Early

Gates: Some Troops Could Leave Afghanistan Early

PUL-E-CHARKHI, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised the possibility Wednesday that some of the U.S. forces involved in the Afghanistan surge could leave the country before President Barack Obama's announced July 2011 date to begin withdrawal.


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    Obama Picks NY Republican for Army Secretary

    Obama Picks NY Republican for Army Secretary

    WASHINGTON, DC -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday picked a Republican congressman known for his even temperament, willingness to work with Democrats and a steadfast support for the troops to become the top civilian leader of the Army.


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