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USS Fort McHenry Departs Montenegro

01 July 2015
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) departed Bar, Montenegro, June 28.
The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) departed Bar, Montenegro, June 28, following a port visit.

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

Quote:
"This visit to Bar, Montenegro, was such a memorable visit for the Sailors and Marines, as they experienced Bar, Budva and even Kotor. We hope to have more interactions between Montenegro and the United States, as this was such a successful port visit. From the beautiful scenery, to the kind people, this visit will be remembered by all in the most positive light."
- Cmdr. Tom Ulmer, USS Fort McHenry commanding officer

Quick Facts:

* During the visit, Fort McHenry hosted a reception for foreign dignitaries as a chance to communicate and enjoy the company of the U.S.' partners abroad. Those present included U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro Margaret Ann Uyehara; Defense Attache Darren Evans; and Bar Mayor Zoran Srzentic.

* Sailors from Fort McHenry and the Montenegrin Navy participated in visit, board, search and seizure training throughout the port visit, sharing techniques and tactics to help protect the world's ocean waterways from piracy and illegal trafficking of weapons, drugs, and human cargo.

* Volunteer Sailors and Marines worked alongside Sailors of the Montenegran Navy to help repaint a local high school.

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

* 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/
 

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