The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 9.

The port visit serves to enhance U.S.-Israeli relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region.

Quick Facts:
* The U.S. Navy routinely visits Haifa, as USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Ross (DDG 71) made a port visit to Haifa in March of this year.

* Porter's presence in Haifa reaffirms the United States' commitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and regional partners, while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the region.

* This port visit will provide Sailors with an opportunity to meet with the people of Haifa and to experience the rich history and culture of Israel.

* Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe

* U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/ .