Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Corfu, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, March 19.

Such port visits serve to enhance U.S.-Greece relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region.

Quotes:

"We are making a call in Corfu, Greece, as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. Greece has been a crew favorite over the past two years, after numerous stops in Souda Bay and the island of Rhodes. The reception by the local community is always very positive and we look forward to another great visit with one of our closest allies."
- Cmdr. Charles E. Hampton, USS Donald Cook commanding officer

"This is a great experience for junior Sailors. It is one of the nicest ports out here in the Mediterranean and we are lucky to be here."
- Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Eric Stubbs, from Queens, New York

Quick Facts:

Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Corfu demonstrates the shared commitment to promote safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance our interoperability with partners like Greece.

Donald Cook is currently on a forward-deployed patrol, 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.

Donald Cook, 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 March 16.

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.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/.