The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit April 23.

This port visits serves to enhance U.S.-Cyprus relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region.

Quotes:
"We are excited for the opportunity to pull into Larnaca to show our commitment to our allies in the Eastern Mediterranean."
-USS Ross Command Master Chief Ricardo Galvan

Quick Facts:
* The liberty port includes opportunities to meet with the people of Larnaca, and to experience the rich history and culture of Cyprus through a variety of Morale, Recreation, and Welfare-sponsored tours and.

* Ross is currently on a routine, multi-mission patrol in support of U.S. 6th Fleet operations.

* Ross' previous patrol was from July to November 2014, conducting a myriad of operations during that patrol to include participation in Exercise Sea Breeze 2014.

* The 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/.