Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrived in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Dec. 31 for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Spain relationships as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe.

Capt. Chris DeGregory, commanding officer of Monterey was very thankful for the opportunity for the crew to experience Palma de Mallorca.

"This port visit provides the crew with an opportunity to meet with the people of Palma, and this is a great chance for the Sailors to experience the rich history and culture of Spain," said DeGregory.

Monterey, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

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

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