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The USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) is a small ship compared to the aircraft carriers but take note, it is a “Ticonderoga-class” guided missile cruiser of the United States Navy. She was named in memory of the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Pacific. And it made me specially proud as I toured the ship.
The USS Leyte Gulf has a large complement of guided missiles for air defense, attack of surface targets at sea and ashore, and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). She carries two "Seahawk" LAMPS multi-purpose helicopters, whose primary mission is anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Informally, the USS Leyte Gulf escorts aircraft carriers and is the first line of defense, protecting the aircraft carrier. This ship, is by far, the most interesting ship I have toured. The nozzles you see on the photos actually hold and release missiles. So the lecture about them was pretty intense. The ship is covered with numerous warning signs – from wearing protective gear to no leaning on the side of a missile door. Okay, sorry I slacked off for a moment.
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