The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arrived in Tallinn, Estonia, for a scheduled port visit July 7.

Jason Dunham's visit in Estonia reaffirms to regional partners and NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the Baltic region.

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"I am looking forward to visiting and working with our partners in Estonia. Stability and security for the Baltic maritime domain can only be achieved through partnership building like this and we are proud to be a part of the team committed to this goal."

- Cmdr. Darren Dugan, USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) commanding officer.

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Tours for members of the Estonian military and U.S. Embassy to Estonia are scheduled.
Cmdr. Darren Dugan, commanding officer of USS Jason Dunham, is scheduled to visit with Taavi Aas, deputy mayor of Tallinn, and Commander Johan-Elias Seljamaa, Estonian Naval Flotilla commander.

A reception aboard the ship is scheduled for senior officials from the Estonian military and U.S. Embassy to Estonia.

Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Tallinn demonstrates the shared commitment the U.S. has toward promoting safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance interoperability with its NATO allies and partners.

Jason Dunham is currently operating in the Baltic Sea, working with allies and regional partners to help develop and improve our maritime forces, maintain regional security, and work towards mutual goals in order to advance security and stability in Europe.

USS Jason Dunham, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. The ship deployed from Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 27.

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.

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