Whereas in Tromsø, USS Florida will host distinguished guests for a tour, additional strengthening the U.S. and Norwegian partnership. This marks the primary go to made by a SSGN submarine to Norway.
“We’re grateful to Norway for permitting USS Florida to conduct a port go to to Tromsø. Stops like these make sure that the submarine and her crew are capable of proceed their mission of selling safety and stability within the area,” stated Rear Adm. Stephen Mack, director of Maritime Operations, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa. “We’re excited to welcome distinguished guests aboard whereas in Tromsø, as a visual demonstration of the power of the U.S.-Norway partnership, and we look ahead to persevering with to function with our long-standing NATO Ally as we work collectively in the direction of our shared targets.”
Previous to Tromsø, Florida carried out a usually scheduled go to to Naples, Italy in August 2023.
Whereas in port, Florida’s crew may have the chance to expertise the wealthy tradition of Tromsø, and construct relationships with the native inhabitants.
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 via the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
