Deployments
On her maiden cruise, the Vicksburg was assigned to the USS Saratoga's battle group, which was stationed off the coast of Montenegro. The Vicksburg participated in Operation Deny Flight and Operation Provide Promise, serving as an airspace command and control platform. In May 1994, the Vicksburg participated in NATO's "Dynamic Impact 94" exercise in the western Mediterranean, and in August 1994 the Vicksburg joined Operation Able Vigil, helping to intercept Cuban migrants crossing the Florida Straits.
In March 2003 she was assigned to Naval Surface Group Two.
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