WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Key West is capable of supporting various missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
"Key West conducted routine patrols throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and operated in conjunction with other Navy ships to conduct maritime security operations that promote stability and peace, while developing key partnerships with allies across the region," the release stated on Tuesday.
Key West was commissioned on September 12, 1987 and measures more than 360 feet long, displacing more than 6,900 tons the release noted.
