As part of U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) command, the ship recurrently conducts workouts and operations with its Turkish companions to showcase teamwork and strengthen NATO interoperability.
U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye Jeffry Flake and U.S. Consul Normal Julie Eadeh visited the Mount Whitney on August 18. “Türkiye is a longstanding and valued NATO Ally,” stated Ambassador Flake. “The Mount Whitney’s go to is a chance to additional strengthen our deep navy partnership with Türkiye, which helps guarantee a safe and affluent area.”
Whereas in Istanbul, U.S. Sixth Fleet and its commander, Vice Admiral Thomas Ishee, will host a reception of Turkish dignitaries and navy delegates, reinforcing the Turkish and U.S. Navies’ enduring relationship. Mount Whitney’s crew and embarked employees can even have the chance to take part in Morale, Welfare and Recreation occasions.
“The Sailors and Civilian Mariners of Crew 20 are trying ahead to experiencing the wealthy tradition that Türkiye and the individuals of Istanbul have to supply,” stated Capt. Matthew Kiser, commanding officer of the Mount Whitney. “Greater than that, this port go to gives an amazing alternative for continued cooperation with our vital Turkish allies, deepens the belief we’ve got in each other and strengthens {our relationships}.”
Ahead deployed to Gaeta, Italy, Mount Whitney’s go to upholds the U.S. Navy and NATO’s collective dedication of protection of the European area and upholds the solidity of the NATO alliance. Mount Whitney is the U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship and operates with a mixed crew of U.S. Sailors and Army Sealift Command civil service mariners.
U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations, typically in live performance with allied and interagency companions, to be able to advance U.S. nationwide pursuits and safety and stability in Europe and Africa.
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.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has cast strategic relationships with allies and companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability.
