The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) arrived in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 14.

Sherman concluded operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and is continuing the final stretch of her deployment as the ship returns to homeport in Norfolk.

Quotes:
"After six months of supporting regional security and stability operations in the 5th Fleet area of operations, we look forward to operating in 6th Fleet to continue those same efforts in a different region."
- Cmdr. Todd C. Zenner, USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) commanding officer.

Quick Facts:
* USS Forrest Sherman 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 Norfolk on March 9.

* USS Forrest Sherman's return to 6th Fleet marks her conclusion of operations in the Gulf of Aden in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

* While in 5th Fleet, USS Forrest Sherman heavily supported regional security through Approach, Assist and Visits.

* USS Forrest Sherman is part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) which is composed of the staff of CSG 12, the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and the guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG 99) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81).

* 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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