Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returns to Naval Station Mayport

More than 80 sailors assigned to HSM Squadron 46 back after 7-month deployment

Photo: Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs Officer Bill Austin

MAYPORT, Fla. – More than 80 sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 46 returned Monday to Naval Station Mayport and reunited with their families after a seven-month deployment.

The sailors were deployed aboard three guided-missile destroyers -- all part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group.

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They provided anti-surface and anti-submarine protection for the carrier group.

Photo: Naval Station Mayport Public Affairs Officer Bill Austin