NORMANDY, France – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Türkiye, Bahrain, and Normandy, to fulfill with accomplice navies, authorities and navy leaders, and Sailors, forward of the eightieth D-Day anniversary, June 2-6.
The worldwide journey started in Ankara, Türkiye, the place CNO laid a ceremonial wreath on the Anitkabir Mausoleum, devoted to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic of Türkiye.
Following the ceremony, CNO held workplace calls with a number of Turkish protection leaders to incorporate Minister of Nationwide Protection Yaşar Güler, the commander of the Turkish Armed Forces Gen. Metin Gürak, and Turkish Head of Navy Adm. Ercument Tatlıoğlu. Throughout these engagements, she emphasised the significance of the deep, long-standing protection and safety ties the U.S. shares with Türkiye.
CNO then joined Grasp Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea in Manama, Bahrain, the place they met with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command management, held an all arms name to debate her priorities of warfighting, warfighters, and the muse that helps them, and to acknowledge Sailors and civilians for the work they do day by day to advertise safety and prosperity within the fifth Fleet Space of Duty (AOR).
“It has been unbelievable to be in Bahrain and see first-hand all of the superb issues you’re doing each single day for our United States Navy. What you do makes a distinction day by day,” stated Franchetti. “You promote regional peace, stability, and safety – and on this a part of the world that’s completely vital. Fifth Fleet is house to the artery of commerce that flows all around the globe, and you’re all a part of constructing sturdy relationships that assist preserve freedom of navigation for the united statesNavy and for our Allies and companions.”
MCPON added, “So much has modified since I served because the fifth Fleet Command Grasp Chief, what hasn’t modified is the exhausting work, the worthwhile work our Sailors and Marines are doing day by day on the tip of the spear within the fifth Fleet AOR. The present maritime area requires a versatile, dynamic response of our Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard and accomplice nation fight groups. Our prepared forces are demonstrating this fight energy 24/7 to maintain international commerce lanes open and working, I’m very pleased with the work you’re doing.”
Whereas in Bahrain, CNO addressed the Mixed Maritime Forces’ Senior Nationwide Representatives and contributors of the Mixed Power Maritime Part Commander (CFMCC) course. Delivered by U.S. Naval Battle School school, the CFMCC course is designed to arrange U.S. and worldwide flag officers for regional management and to provide them a broad
perspective of the operational stage of conflict. CNO mentioned maritime energy, her priorities, and the way navies make a distinction.
“Navies are all the time essential, however our mission is extra essential than ever on this maritime century. Your presence here’s a testomony to the naval energy that comes once we function collectively as sturdy hyperlinks within the maritime chain,” stated Franchetti. “Once I talk about my precedence of warfighters, I’m additionally speaking about our Allies and companions. We deter collectively, we reply in disaster collectively, we offer peace and stability around the globe collectively, and if we’ve to, we struggle and win collectively. That is what navies do.”
CNO and MCPON additionally toured the Job Power (TF) 59 Robotics Operations Heart. Established in September 2021, TF-59 is the Navy’s first Unmanned and Synthetic Intelligence Job Power. It has examined, upgraded, developed and operated with greater than 23 completely different unmanned methods and helps to make sure maritime safety and stability within the Center East area.
“I’ve been following Job Power 59 for the final two years, however it’s actually good to get out right here to see the gear, to fulfill with you, and see the place you’re working from,” stated Franchetti. “It’s clear that the character of conflict is altering. Right here within the Purple Sea, there’s a proliferation of unmanned expertise. The nations that may adapt rapidly to utilizing expertise and integrating unmanned capabilities with conventionally manned platforms can have the benefit as a result of it brings prolonged attain and lethality, and with the combination of synthetic intelligence, velocity of choice.”
Throughout the go to, MCPON additionally met with spouses, the place they mentioned household assist initiatives within the space, and he thanked them for his or her continued assist.
“Some individuals within the Navy say, ‘that your partner doesn’t are available in your seabag,’ properly I can let you know that my spouse helps carry mine,” stated Honea. “We’re working exhausting to be sure that not solely our Sailors have what they should be profitable, but in addition their spouses.”
Whereas in Bahrain CNO went to Gudaibiya Palace, the place she met Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. She additionally went to the Bahrain Protection Power Headquarters to fulfill with His Excellency Subject Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander in Cost, Bahrain Protection Power and Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim Al Bin Ali, Commander, Royal Bahrain Naval Power. All through the conferences, the leaders mentioned their shared dedication to selling security and stability within the area.
CNO and MCPON concluded their abroad journey in Normandy, France, the place they visited the Normandy American Cemetery for the eightieth Anniversary of D-Day Ceremony.
“Within the existential struggle between freedom and tyranny, freedom carried the day on the seashores of Normandy because of the daring initiative, uncooked braveness, and indomitable will to win of the junior-
most troopers and sailors, even within the face of staggering losses,” stated Franchetti. “Freedom prevailed at Normandy as a result of an alliance of countries beholden to their residents proved stronger than one nation with allegiance to at least one man. The price of freedom was extremely excessive on 6 June 1944, and we should always remember the sacrifice of those that gave their at this time for our tomorrow.”
This was Franchetti’s first journey to Türkiye, Bahrain, and Normandy as Chief of Naval Operations.
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