SAN DIEGO (Jan. 25, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) board their newly-assigned ship after a hull swap with guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Hull swaps, or ship rotations, are part of the Navy's long-term plan to routinely replace older ships with newer more capable ships. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released) 130125-N-SK590-035 Join the conversation Sailors board USS Halsey. (84289330

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SAN DIEGO (Jan. 25, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) board their newly-assigned ship after a hull swap with guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Hull swaps, or ship rotations, are part of the Navy's long-term plan to routinely replace older ships with newer more capable ships. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released) 130125-N-SK590-035 Join the conversation Sailors board USS Halsey. (8428933083)

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