USS Kauffman (FFG 59) underway on last deployment of a frigate

NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 9, 2015) The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59), departed Naval Station Norfolk today for the ship's final deployment and will operate in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Kauffman's final deployment also marks the last scheduled deployment by any Oliver Hazard Perry-Class frigate and in September, the ship will be the last operationally-active frigate to decommission. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darien G. Kenney/Released)