GAETA, Italy - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Gaeta, Italy for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 17, 2016.
Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Gaeta demonstrates the shared commitment we have to promote safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance our interoperability with partners like Italy.
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"The crew and ship are performing well out to sea and we couldn't be happier. There is an excitement in the air returning to Gaeta for some much needed supplies and in-port training. It's always a treat to return to Belle Italia; the people, the places and things to do are all outstanding."
- Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Schlosser, USS Donald Cook Command Master Chief
Quick Facts:
*Donald Cook is 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 Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
*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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