By Geoff Fein The Navy is readying the USS Freedom (LCS-1) for its initial deployment in early 2010, making sure the modified surface warfare package and the crew are prepared as the ship heads off to join the 4th Fleet and eventually transit to San Diego, according to a Navy official. Currently, Freedom, built by a Lockheed Martin [LMT]-led team, is wrapping up testing off the Virginia Capes, Capt. Michael Taylor, commander, LCS class squadron (LCSRON), told reporters during a…
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