The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) arrived in Bar, Montenegro, for a scheduled port visit, June 24.

The port visit serves to enhance relations between the United States and Montenegro as the two nations work together to provide a stable, secure, and prosperous Europe.

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"The Sailors and Marines are extremely excited to be pulling in and looking to explore the culture and lifestyle here in Montenegro. We are hoping for a safe and responsible time while in port and are glad to be here." -Cmdr. Thomas Ulmer, commanding officer, USS Fort McHenry

Quick Facts:
-This is the first port of call for the Sailors and Marines after re-entering the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and marks the beginning of the ship's homeward journey after spending more than six months at sea.

-Volunteer Sailors and Marines are scheduled to participate in a community relations event, working with host nationals to help restore a local high school.

-Fort McHenry, homeported in Mayport, Florida, and deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting naval operations 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.

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