The port go to supplies an opportunity to additional strengthen america’ partnership with its NATO ally, Greece, and demonstrates the U.S.’ dedication to a secure, safe, and affluent Europe, whereas permitting Arleigh Burke’s Sailors to expertise the wealthy historical past and tradition of Greece.
“Alternatives for port visits in Souda Bay are all the time loved by the arduous working sailors of Arleigh Burke,” stated Cdr. Tyrchra Bowman, Arleigh Burke’s commanding officer. “Greece has performed an important function within the NATO alliance since 1952 in sustaining collective safety all through the area. My crew and I stay up for alternatives to coach and proceed to strengthen our maritime partnership collectively, in addition to the chance to be taught extra about native historical past and tradition.”
Arleigh Burke’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) committee has organized excursions of a number of cultural websites, together with the CretAquarium, a climbing journey by the Gorge of Imbros, and Knossos Palace.
“Crete seems superb and I’m grateful to work with the MWR crew from Souda Bay to offer a chance for our crew to benefit from their excursions,” stated Sonar Technician 1st Class and MWR President Mauricio Mares. “I stay up for sampling the native delicacies.”
The port go to additionally supplies a chance for the crew to conduct quick time period upkeep after a month-long underway interval all through the Mediterranean.
CSG-12, Gerald R. Ford 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.
Arleigh Burke is homeported in Rota, Spain, and at the moment working with the Gerald R. Ford Service Strike Group (GRFCSG). The GRFCSG is comprised of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Service Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the Info Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60).
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (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 the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
