 The Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, USS Oscar Austin, DDG-79, returned to Naval Station Norfolk, February 17th after a seven month deployment. During this deployment I had over 100 sailors qualifying for the North Shore Specialist. I had 25 advancements, about 90 sailors that took part in different commarills throughout Italy, Seychelles and Mauritius, helping other communities. Oscar Austin provided maritime security and a U.S. Navy presence to the Sixth Fleet area of responsibility before the crew returned to their families. Reporting from Naval Station Norfolk, I'm Petty Officer Sabrina Fine.