The vessel played an important role in escorting carrier strike groups and maintaining stability in contested regions.
Following its decommissioning, the frigate was selected for one final mission — serving as a target during a SINKEX (sinking exercise). These controlled exercises allow naval forces to assess the performance of weapons such as the AGM‑84 Harpoon while collecting valuable operational data for fleet commanders, engineers, and defense planners..…continue reading …
