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Military Exercises in Lower Chesapeake Bay

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) - The Coast Guard and the Navy plan to conduct a joint training exercise in the lower Chesapeake Bay.

The cruise ship Spirit of Norfolk also will participate.

The exercise is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Monday.

The Coast Guard says the goal of the exercise is to promote coordination between military units.

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