The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Gaeta, Italy for a scheduled port visit, May 27.

Port visits such as this serve to enhance U.S.-Italy relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure and prosperous region.

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"The crew is excited to visit Gaeta and the nearby cities of Rome and Naples to explore, relax and recharge. The Italians are great partners and we appreciate their friendship and support in everything we do."

- Cmdr. Timothy Moore, commanding officer, USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)

Quick Facts:

Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Gaeta demonstrates the U.S. Navy's commitment to promote safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance our interoperability with partners like Italy.

While in port, Sailors will be present at the annual Memorial Day Service in Nettuno, Italy.

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.

USS 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 on 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.

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