Amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) departed Amsterdam, Netherlands after a four-day port visit, June 24.

Carter Hall's port visit was both an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between the United States and the Netherlands, and a chance to increase mutual cultural awareness.

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"The Sailors and Marines of Carter Hall enjoyed their time in Amsterdam. Many of the crew had the opportunity to explore the city and take in the many historical sights." - Cmdr. Tina Dalmau, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) commanding officer

Quick Facts:

While visiting Amsterdam, Carter Hall Sailors and Marines had the opportunity to tour historical sites and museums in the Dutch capital, sample the local food and drink, and even tour a World War II battlefield south of the city.

A community relations event also brought Carter Hall sailors together with youth from Big Brothers and Big Sisters Amsterdam for an afternoon tour of the dock landing ship.

Carter Hall, homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Fort Story in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations with allies and partners in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability 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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