Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, is at the moment on its fourth Ahead Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol.
Whereas in Klaipeda, Sailors will work to refuel the ship and onload shops, whereas additionally experiencing the wealthy tradition of Lithuania whereas on liberty within the native space.
“That is my third patrol on Roosevelt, and the locations I’ve seen within the Sixth Fleet space of operations have been unimaginable,” stated Electronics Technician First Class Jacob Nowak. “I’m removed from house, however that is what becoming a member of the Navy was all about for me – studying new expertise, seeing new locations and assembly those who I by no means would have in any other case. It’s been an unforgettable expertise.”
Whereas in port, Roosevelt expects to host a Lithuanian Protection delegation for a luncheon and tour. The ship’s leaders may even meet with the Mayor of Klaipėda and the Lithuanian Chief of Naval Operations. Sailors may even have the chance to take part in a group relations occasion at a neighborhood elementary faculty, the place they may take part with the scholars in crew sports activities, arts and crafts actions, and studying English tales.
Roosevelt’s go to to Klaipėda reaffirms the U.S. Navy’s dedication to NATO companions by making certain maritime safety within the area. The go to can also be an indication of the shut and enduring bonds between the US and Baltic Allies.
“We’ve been working within the Baltic for a number of weeks now, and the degrees of experience, professionalism, and ability we’ve seen right here from our NATO Allies has been unmatched,” stated Cmdr. John Mastriani, Roosevelt’s commanding officer. “The Baltic is vitally vital strategically and we’re seeing nice dividends operationally from the power we’ve invested into {our relationships} with companions right here.”
Earlier this month, Roosevelt performed a port name in Tallinn, Estonia, and simply previous to arriving in Klaipėda, Roosevelt performed interoperability workouts with the Latvian patrol boat LV Viesite.
That is additionally the ship’s third time working within the Baltic Sea since becoming a member of the FDNF-E drive in April 2020. Beforehand, the ship participated in Train Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 50 in June 2021, after which briefly operated within the Baltic in October 2022. That is will likely be Roosevelt’s first time visiting Lithuania.
Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, started its fourth Ahead Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol Sept. 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.
For greater than 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (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 complete spectrum of joint and naval operations.
