The cease in Palma marks the ship’s fourth port go to since departing Norfolk, Va. in August for a scheduled deployment.
“We’re completely thrilled to be visiting Palma,” stated Capt. Michael Weeldryer, commanding officer of Leyte Gulf. “What a improbable solution to start 2023!”
Throughout Provider Strike Group (CSG) 10, Sailors have been working with allies to strengthen worldwide relationships and serving as ambassadors on the world stage.
Previous to the port go to, Leyte Gulf accomplished an air protection train with Provider Air Wing (CVW) 7 and Italian allies from the Orizzonte/Horizon-class guided-missile destroyer ITS Andrea Doria (D 553). Integration with allied militaries and port visits to ally nations replicate the US’ dedication to regional relationships and the success of the bigger NATO Alliance.
Whereas in Palma, the ship’s leaders will bolster the connection between the U.S. and Spain, enhancing interoperability between the 2 NATO nations. Leyte Gulf’s crew may have the chance to expertise some well-deserved relaxation and leisure to ring within the new yr whereas taking within the wealthy tradition and sights of the Spanish islands.
Leyte Gulf, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is a part of the usGeorge H.W. Bush CSG and is working within the U.S. Sixth Fleet space of operations as a part of a scheduled deployment with the strike group.
The Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is the flagship of CSG-10, George H.W. Bush CSG. CSG-10 is comprised of George H.W. Bush, CVW-7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Info Warfare Commander, and Leyte Gulf.
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 the George H.W. Bush are the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103, the “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Pukin Canine” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Patriots” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 140, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 5, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.
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 total spectrum of joint and naval operations.
