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Antietam, McCampbell Build Relationships at IFR 2016

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) arrived Feb. 4 in India to participate in the nation's International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016. IFR 2016 is an international military exercise hosted by the Indian Navy to help enhance mutual trust and confidence with navies around the world. From Feb. 4 through 8, more than 50 countries will participate in the event, according to the Indian Navy's website. Some of the IFR 2016 events include: the fleet review and fly-by attended by the honorable president of India, and the International City Parade attended by the honorable prime minister of India. Chief of Naval Operations Adm.