The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 28, after participation in Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), and Joint Warrior, both multinational exercises based out of the United Kingdom.

The exercises are designed to provide NATO and allied forces with the opportunity to train in a multinational, multi-platform, multi-warfare environment.

Quotes:
"Porter took full advantage of the training opportunities and accepted the very complex challenges presented by both FOST and Joint Warrior. In the end, our operational proficiency has increased, and we feel confident operating with our NATO Allies. As we return to Rota, Spain, the crew looks forward to spending some much deserved time with their families, as well as making preparations for our third forward deployed patrol."
- Cmdr. Andria Slough, Porter's commanding officer

Quick Facts:
-The unique, fast-paced integrated training was conducted at sea, as well as near and on land, to enable participants to operate together in complex training scenarios.

-Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, conducts naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to include NATO missile defense, maritime security operations, and bi-lateral and multi-lateral training exercises.

-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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