“The highlight of this port visit was experiencing the culture and history of Cyprus,” Sigurdsson added. "It’s a challenge to be away from our families during the holidays, getting the opportunity to get off the ship and having a chance to call them makes the distance feel a little less painful," said Command Master Chief Karyn Sigurdsson, Cole’s Command Master Chief. For many of our Sailors, the chance to see other cultures and countries was one of the reasons they chose to enlist and we are grateful for this opportunity.”ĭespite being away from their loved ones during the holiday season, Sailors embraced their Navy family, bringing holiday cheer to one another and ringing in the new year. “They opened up their cities to us, allowing us some much needed rest and providing our Sailors with a unique opportunity to experience the history and culture of our partners and allies in the region. Curt Renshaw, commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight. “Our European allies were gracious hosts to the members of the Harry S. The port visits provided the crews the chance to experience the local culture, celebrate the holidays, and strengthen the bond with European allies and partners. Truman (CVN 75), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) in Souda Bay, Greece the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) in Piraeus, Greece the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) in Aksasz, Turkey the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) in Limassol, Cyprus and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) in Rota, Spain. The multi-country port calls included the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) had a unique holiday season, as ships from the group pulled into five ports across Europe in December 2021 and January 2022.
national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.įor more news from CSG 8, visit, or SEA- The Harry S.
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and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56, commanded by CAPT Christopher Marvin. Truman, commanded by CAPT Gavin Duff the nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, commanded by CAPT Patrick Hourigan the staff and guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28 commanded by CAPT Todd Zenner which include, USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Gravely (DDG 107), and USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Fridtjof-Nansen class frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) deployed as part of the Cooperative Deployment Program. Sixth Fleet area of operations to work alongside allied and partner maritime forces, focusing on theater security cooperation efforts, which help to further regional stability.Įlements of the strike group, include the staff of CSG 8 flagship USS Harry S. The strike group is conducting a routine deployment to U.S. and Tunisian forces in support of shared security goals. Recently, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and Tunisian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels TNS Jugurtha (P610) and TNS Carthage (P503), conducted multiple tactical operations together, visit board, search and seizure exercise, search and rescue integrated training to enhance maritime security and increase interoperability between the two navies.Ĭonducting high level training with our Tunisian partners proves our commitment to developing both nations' ability to conduct maritime security operations in the Mediterranean, further enhancing cooperation between U.S. Navy as it provides us the opportunity to hone our capabilities and continue our enduring maritime relationship." We always look forward to train with the U.S.
We are particularly pleased to have conducted the first ever bilateral naval exercise with a U.S. It embodies the strong will of the two nations to emphasize our cooperation and to further bolster interoperability.
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The Tunisian Ministry of National Defense noted that: "This exercise, NADHOR 21-11, is part of a bilateral naval exercise series with our US counterparts.
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