Hostage captain reunites with crew Wed.

MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) - April 14, 2009

The crew has hailed Capt. Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama as a hero who saved them by offering himself up as a hostage.

U.S. Navy SEALs killed three pirates Sunday night in a daring attack that freed Phillips after a five-day standoff.

Maersk official Gordan van Hook had no further details about Phillips' upcoming reunion with his crew.

A senior U.S. defense official said Phillips was being debriefed Tuesday on the USS Bainbridge.

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