MAYPORT, Fla. (June 26, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Mayport, Florida, June 26.
Jason Dunham deployed Dec. 1 as a part of the Harry S. Truman Service Strike Group.
The ship was employed by U.S. sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and accomplice pursuits. Jason Dunham additionally performed operations within the U.S. fifth Fleet space of operations to make sure maritime safety within the Center East.
“I recognize all of the assist pals and households of USS Jason Dunham’s crew have offered all through this deployment,” mentioned Cmdr. Michael Kiser, Jason Dunham’s commanding officer. “Over the previous seven months, our family members and their assist have allowed us to make an actual influence by demonstrating the U.S. dedication to NATO, collective protection, and supporting peace and safety in Europe and the Center East.”
The ship’s range of mission units and substantial functionality have been complemented by the efforts of the crew.
“Day in and time out, I used to be impressed with the resolve and dedication from every Sailor aboard Jason Dunham,” mentioned Cmdr. Robert Keller, Jason Dunham’s government officer. “Operationally, the group right here simply continues to search out methods to lift the bar in our efficiency.”
Jason Dunham performed a number of escort transits by the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. In preparation for Worldwide Maritime Train/Cutlass Categorical 2022, the crew visited Egypt’s latest naval base in Berenice on the Purple Sea.
“February was an especially busy month for the crew,” Kiser mentioned. “We had a incredible alternative to fulfill face-to-face with our Egyptian companions as we labored to advertise maritime safety within the Purple Sea. The crew’s efficiency has been excellent.”
Throughout their operations in U.S. sixth Fleet, Jason Dunham demonstrated cohesion and functionality by crusing with Ahead Deployed Naval Forces-Europe ships, in addition to these of Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 and the Harry S. Truman Service Strike Group.
Within the Mediterranean, Jason Dunham took half in NATO-led exercise Neptune Defend 22, demonstrating NATO’s capacity to combine the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of Allied plane provider strike teams, amphibious prepared teams and marine expeditionary models to assist the protection of the Alliance. Coaching workout routines and vigilance actions all through the deployment offered the chance to reinforce relationships with European Allies and companions.
“We now have been tasked with a large spectrum of operations throughout a lot of totally different operational areas,” mentioned Keller. “Whereas the schedule appears to vary incessantly for us, there’s one fixed; this group will discover a technique to reply the decision.”
Because the ship pulled in, Command Grasp Chief Kurt Roth, Jason Dunham’s senior enlisted chief, mirrored on the sacrifices made by these onboard and people ready on the pier.
“I’m reminded of the laborious work and sacrifice that our Sailors and households have achieved throughout deployment,” Roth mentioned. “Life as a army member and army partner is troublesome and a lifetime of sacrifice. I’m happy with our Jason Dunham Sailors, and I’m additionally happy with our Jason Dunham households.”
Jason Dunham deployed with the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, Detachment 6, who flew greater than 800 hours all through the deployment.
The Harry S. Truman Service Strike Group (HSTCSG) consists of flagship USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75); the 9 squadrons of CVW 1, commanded by Capt. Patrick Hourigan; the workers and guided-missile destroyers of DESRON 28 commanded by Capt. Todd Zenner, which have included: USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), USS Gravely (DDG 107) and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109); and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), commanded by Capt. Christopher Marvin.
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