The port go to offers a possibility to reinforce the U.S.-Albanian partnership as the 2 nations work collectively for a steady, safe and affluent Europe. It additionally permits the sailors and Civilian Mariners of USNS Trenton an opportunity to expertise the distinctive tradition, historic sights and hospitality of a NATO Ally.
Albania joined NATO in 2009, and within the years since strengthened their partnership through participation in joint workouts within the Adriatic Sea. They final hosted a naval vessel in July 2023 when the united statesRamage (DDG 61) arrived for a scheduled port go to.
“This go to continues to affirm the shared values and partnership between the U.S. and Albania, as we work collectively to make sure safety and stability in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea,” stated Cmdr. Damon Bateson, Trenton’s army detachment (MILDET) officer in cost. “The crew and I are excited to go to Durres and spend a while on this historic Albanian port metropolis.”
Port visits, such because the Trenton’s go to to Albania, construct upon the lengthy historical past of demonstrating NATO’s dedication to maritime safety all through the area. As an additional benefit to the morale and training of crew members, the historic and cultural sights of town are of specific curiosity to Operations Specialist Petty Officer Second Class Cassandra Gallo.
“Once I researched the place we had been happening our subsequent port go to, I used to be actually enthusiastic about there being so many historic websites from totally different time durations. I’m wanting ahead to visiting the Amphitheater in addition to the Venetian Tower,” stated Gallo.
The USNS Trenton is a high-speed, shallow draft ship with the aptitude to ship operationally prepared models to flexibly help a variety of missions together with humanitarian help, catastrophe aid, theater safety cooperation and maritime area consciousness. It’s crewed by civilian mariners, with army personnel embarking as required by the mission.
For over 80 years, 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 accountability. U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces by means of the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
