The ship’s presence within the Baltic Sea is an illustration of the U.S. Navy’s continued dedication to collective protection of the European area and reinforces the robust bond between america and Sweden.
“We have now had a really busy and productive patrol and our go to to Stockholm would be the first alternative in a while for my crew to take pleasure in some well-deserved liberty,” stated Cmdr. Corry Lougee, Commanding Officer of USS Paul Ignatius. “We have now visited almost each nation within the Baltic, however this will likely be our first time in Sweden, and I’ve by no means seen my Sailors extra excited a few port go to.”
Paul Ignatius is on patrol within the U.S. 6th Fleet space of duty. She started her present patrol in late Might and has sailed all through the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Baltic Sea previous to at this time’s port go to.
“Not solely are we wanting ahead to seeing wonderful sights reminiscent of the world of
Gamla Stan, a number of famend museums, and the Royal Palace, however we’re additionally involved in offering ship excursions and studying extra about Swedish tradition,” stated Lougee.
As a NATO companion nation, the U.S. and Swedish Navies routinely function collectively to construct mixed maritime interoperability, together with throughout Baltic Operations 2023 final June.
“We have now operated with the Swedish Navy throughout this and former patrols, and we’re impressed with their professionalism and work ethic,” stated Lougee.
The ship is called for former Secretary of the Navy Paul Ignatius and was commissioned on July 27th, 2019.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) operates U.S. naval forces within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of duty. 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.
U.S. sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the total spectrum of joint and naval operations, typically in live performance with allied and interagency companions, as a way to advance U.S. nationwide pursuits and safety and stability in Europe and Africa.
