The port name to Piraeus demonstrates the robust camaraderie between the U.S. Navy and the Hellenic Navy.
“Bulkeley’s go to to Piraeus, Greece, follows a persistent presence within the Jap Mediterranean”, stated CDR. Richard D. Slye, Commanding Officer, USS Bulkeley. “I can consider no higher alternative than to expertise the tradition and deep historical past of this wonderful metropolis.”
“For nearly all of us, it’s our first time on this stunning nation of Greece,” stated Fireplace Controlman 1st Class Shamus Leach. “This port go to is far wanted and we’re extraordinarily grateful.”
The final U.S. Navy vessel to go to Piraeus was the united statesNormandy, on December 3, 2023. The usGerald R. Ford ported in Piraeus on July 27, 2023.
The GRFCSG has spent a major quantity of its maiden deployment steaming with the Hellenic Navy.
Bulkeley is part of the Gerald R. Ford Service Strike Group (GRFCSG). The GRFCSG is comprised of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Service Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the Data Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60).
The ships of DESRON-2 inside the GRFCSG are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS McFaul (DDG 74), and USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116).
The squadrons of CVW-8 embarked aboard Gerald R. Ford are the “Tridents” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 9, the “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, the “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW 124), the “Ragin’ Bulls” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, the “Blacklions” of (VFA-213), the “Golden Warriors” of (VFA-87), the “Tomcatters” of (VFA-31), the “Grey Wolves” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 142, and the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) 40.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has solid strategic relationships with allies and companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of duty. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by way of the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
