Whereas in port Riga, the ship is replenishing shops and fuels and internet hosting distinguished guests, demonstrating the power of the U.S.-Latvian partnership. As well as, the crew is having fun with the chance to expertise Riga’s wealthy cultural heritage.
“Over our final a number of patrols, Roosevelt has visited practically each one among our NATO allies within the Baltic, however we’ve but to see Latvia,” stated Lt.j.g. Maryrose Stone. “It is a enormous win for the crew, and we’re so excited for the chance to expertise the Latvian tradition ashore as we’ve labored with the Latvian Navy at sea previously.”
Whereas in Riga, Roosevelt expects to host high-ranking officers with the Authorities of Latvia and america Ambassador to Latvia for a luncheon.
Roosevelt has operated within the Baltic Sea since early July, and has participated in quite a few allied workout routines throughout that point, to incorporate Neptune Strike 23-2, Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG-1) operations, and a Naval Floor Fireplace Assist stay hearth train off the coast of Latvia.
“Latvia hosted Roosevelt a number of weeks in the past for a stay hearth gunnery train, the place we shot our 5-inch gun onto the Latvian vary whereas in [their] territorial waters. This proved one more vital functionality between two NATO companions, whereas strengthening our alliance,” stated Cmdr. Jeffrey Chewning, Roosevelt’s commanding officer. “Roosevelt has been on patrol for 2 months, with nearly all of our time working within the Baltic Sea. With out the help of our allies within the Baltic, we might not be as efficient or profitable in conducing maritime operations that present safety to the area.”
Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, started its fifth Ahead Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol June 27 within the U.S. Naval Forces Europe space of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and companion pursuits.
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 the complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
