The port go to offers a possibility to boost U.S.-Italy partnership as the 2 nations work collectively for a secure, safe, and affluent Europe. It additionally permits the Sailors of George H.W. Bush CSG an opportunity to expertise Italian tradition.
“The go to to the Port of Naples of the Nimitz class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush – together with the embarked workers Service Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush CSG – is a superb alternative for U.S.-Italy relations with a central function for town of Naples,” mentioned Gaetano Manfredi, Mayor of Naples. “The expertise the sailors will get throughout their keep, comes at a time when Naples has lots to supply to first-time guests, and will definitely be of nice curiosity and attraction for the massive crew of the CSG George H.W. Bush. We take this chance to additional strengthen relations between our two nations and work collectively to advance our shared values of peace and safety.”
The George H.W. Bush Service Strike Group accomplished its pre-deployment coaching with the Italian ship Caio Duilio, operated with Carabiniere and the Cavour Service Strike Group lately throughout trilateral multicarrier operations, and steamed with Carabiniere and Doria by the Straits of Messina.
“Our Strike Group has been working with our companions and allies throughout our deployment to keep up security and safety all through the European theater of operations,” mentioned Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. “From our first days of coaching as a strike group by as we speak, we’ve strengthened our partnership and functionality with our allies within the Italian Navy by coaching and operations. I sit up for working alongside the Italians throughout the remainder of our deployment as we search to strengthen our maritime partnership. I’m grateful for the chance to go to Naples this week, and I do know my Sailors are wanting ahead to assembly Neapolitans and studying first-hand concerning the wealthy historical past and tradition of Italy.”
George H.W. Bush is anchored off the coast, and can host native officers and key leaders for a reception to honor the U.S.-Italy relationship. Moreover, Sailors from the ship will take a lot deserved day off to expertise town of Naples and Campania area.
“I’m excited to be again in Italy to share it with the almost 5,000 Sailors aboard the ship, together with many who’ve by no means been right here,” mentioned Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of George H.W. Bush. “Not solely is the Italian Navy an amazing associate, however the Italian folks have been unimaginable companions and mates. I used to be right here final because the commanding officer of USS Mount Whitney. I do know the crew will signify their households, cities, states, and nation with professionalism and dignity as we benefit from the alternative to discover and expertise all Italy has to supply.”
The ship’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) group organized quite a lot of excursions for Sailors to expertise the world.
Sailors will even have the chance to take part in a Thousand Factors of Mild group relations occasions organized by native officers within the space. The ship’s Thousand Factors of Mild occasions are a nod to President George H.W. Bush’s inaugural handle and the service-oriented group that exists nonetheless as we speak.
CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG, is on a scheduled deployment within the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa space of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and associate pursuits.
George H.W. Bush is the flagship of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. George H.W. Bush CSG is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Service Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Data Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).
The ships of DESRON-26 inside CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).
The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H.W. Bush are the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, the “Pukin Canine” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Service Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 5, the “Sidewinders” of VFA-86, the “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Patriots” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 140, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has cast 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 accountability. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
