The U.S. sixth Fleet Blue Ridge-class command-and-control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Larnaca, the Republic of Cyprus for a scheduled port go to, November 30, 2023.
The united statesMount Whitney is conducting U.S. operations within the U.S. European Command space of accountability, the place the ship’s crew and embarked workers will work alongside allies and companions in assist of maritime operations, which embody naval diplomacy and nationwide efforts to construct complete maritime energy. The united statesMount Whitney, ahead deployed from Gaeta, Italy operates with a mixed crew of U.S. Sailors and Army Sealift Command civil service mariners within the U.S. Sixth Fleet. The fleet operates in assist of U.S. nationwide safety pursuits in Europe and Africa.
U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the total spectrum of joint and naval operations, usually in live performance with allied, and interagency companions together with NATO allies and associate nation naval property.
The Republic of Cyprus is a crucial regional associate. Port visits purpose to strengthen safety and stability and construct enduring relationships. Liberty for the ship’s crew and embarked personnel is a chance to show a standard dedication to make sure goodwill.
U.S. Sixth Fleet is completely assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and employs maritime forces by means of the total spectrum of joint and naval operations. Additionally 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. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa has cast strategic relationships with allies and companions, leveraging a basis of shared values to protect safety and stability for over 80 years.
