The port go to enhances the NATO Alliance and permits the Sailors of George H.W. Bush CSG an opportunity to expertise Greek tradition.
“Our mission on deployment has been to work intently with our companions and NATO Allies as a way to deter, and if vital, defend the Alliance,” stated Rear Adm. Dennis Velez, commander, CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. “Port visits like this one present a chance for us to have interaction with our Allies and develop significant relationships that make a substantive distinction throughout our drive.”
Earlier this week, Greek navy authorities confirmed the dying of the Captain Tsitlakidis and Lieutenant Touroutsikas of a Hellenic Air Pressure F-4 Phantom fighter plane throughout a coaching flight. As they arrive in Greece, the Sailors of George H.W. Bush and CSG 10 honor the reminiscence of those Hellenic aviators.
“We had been saddened to listen to of the lack of Captain Tsitlakidis and Lieutenant Touroutsikas this week,” stated Velez. “We prolong our condolences to the households and airmen who’re grieving the lack of their relations, associates, and brothers-in-arms this week. We honor their reminiscences and repair to their nation.”
Throughout their time in port, leaders from George H.W. Bush will meet with Greek management throughout a key chief engagement to strengthen relationships and strengthen the NATO Alliance. Moreover, Sailors from the ship will take a lot deserved time without work to expertise the cities of Piraeus and Athens.
“Group Avenger appears to be like ahead to our port go to in Athens, Greece,” stated Capt. Dave Pollard, commanding officer of George H.W. Bush. “Our Sailors will get pleasure from time without work and the wealthy historical past of Greece, whereas volunteering and performing as ambassadors for america.”
The ship’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) crew organized quite a lot of excursions for Sailors to expertise Piraeus, to incorporate a strolling tour of Athens, a go to to the Acropolis, in addition to a number of excursions to the assorted Greek islands surrounding the world.
Moreover, Sailors may have the chance to take part in a Thousand Factors of Mild Neighborhood Relations occasion, working with the native college “The Residence Undertaking.”
Sailors taking part within the occasion may have the chance to show English to the varsity kids, earlier than becoming a member of them in crew sports activities with within the afternoon. Neighborhood relations engagements akin to these strengthen the ties with the native inhabitants whereas offering Sailors publicity to completely different cultures.
Strengthening partnerships throughout the port go to to Piraeus builds enduring relationships and emphasizes our shared dedication to selling security and stability inside the area, whereas in search of alternatives to boost our interoperability as NATO Allies.
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 Info 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 Canines” 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 duty. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
