Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, visited Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain and hosted a Commander Process Drive (CTF) Commanders Convention onboard the bottom, Feb. 8-9, 2024.
Throughout the convention, CTF commanders got here collectively to debate the altering maritime safety surroundings and warfighting within the U.S. European Command space of duty.
“The geopolitical state of affairs within the U.S. Sixth Fleet space of operations continues to be dynamic and requires the very best of our Sixth Fleet crew day in and time out,” stated Ishee. “Our crew routinely solutions that decision, working alongside our Allies and companions to perform our shared goals. I’m grateful for the chance to specific my appreciation to our CTF Commanders and our Navy group right here in Rota.”
In-depth discussions included the U.S. Navy’s position in operations within the area, altering safety dynamics in Europe and the way these CTFs can most successfully work collectively and alongside regional Allies and companions to make sure safety and stability within the area.
“It’s all the time nice to come back collectively for Commanders Conferences like these to share experiences and speak by our shared challenges and alternatives,” stated Capt. Geoffrey Townsend, commander, CTF 68. “We’re thrilled to have our Fleet commander and different CTF commanders right here with us in Rota once more, and we’re grateful to host such a significant and essential occasion.”
Senior management visited the usPaul Ignatius (DDG 117) to tour the ship and meet with the crew to debate accomplished missions and operations throughout their employment, and to acknowledge the crew’s accomplishments.
NAVSTA Rota is a pressure multiplier, able to promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces by land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their households, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership.
For extra information and knowledge from NAVSTA Rota, go to https:// https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAVSTA-Rota/ – or https://www.fb.com/USNavalStationRota//.
