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Article: USN: USS Enterprise Battle Group deep sixes decommissioned cruiser.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-24 August 1998-USN: USS Enterprise Battle Group deep sixes decommissioned cruiser (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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NEAR PUERTO RICO (NNS) -- The USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Battle Group sank the former USS Richmond K. Turner (CG 20) during a Sink Exercise (SINKEX) near Puerto Rico Aug. 9.

SINKEX developed the battle group's coordination of combined air and surface assaults, verified the performance of several weapons systems and enhanced the integration of joint units into naval battle scenarios.

USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), USS Thorn (DD 988), USS Nicholson (DD 982) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) THREE also sent a ...

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