Arleigh Burke-class guided missile-destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Larnaca, Cyprus after conducting a scheduled port call in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

While in port USS Ross on-loaded supplies, attended a tour of the ancient Greek city of Kourion and made preparations for an upcoming material inspection.

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"We had a great visit with no issues and I think the crew really enjoyed it. It gave everyone a chance to take a break from the high operational tempo we have had working with the Charles de Gaulle strike group." - USS Ross Commander Master Chief Ricardo Galvan

Quick Facts:

This was Ross's 7th port call for the patrol.

Ross is currently working with allies and regional partners to help develop and improve our maritime forces, maintain regional security and work toward mutual goals in order to advance security and stability in Europe.

USS Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 Rota July, 14 2016.

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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