The USS Milwaukee Cruiser is Retired

The transcript discusses the Milwaukee, a ship that was either not allowed to sail under the Russian flag or refused to do so. It is now considered obsolete by U.S. Navy standards and is set to be scrapped. This marks the end of its service, concluding a four-year period with the red fleet, as it returns home to retire.

What does the text suggest about the ship's service under the Russian flag?

What does the text imply about the ship's return home?