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Remarks As Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III at the International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference in Accra, Ghana, July 25, 2019
August 7, 2019 — Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's a great honor for me to address this diverse crowed today. And it's great to see (inaudible) supporting a maritime event like this. It was truly a joint force experience for the armed forces of Ghana, yesterday when I see the Air Force (inaudible) one of our troops, honoring him. And so it's been an absolutely pleasure to be a part of this very important conference and 60th anniversary of the Ghanaian Navy.... MORE

Remarks As Prepared for Admiral James G. Foggo III at the U.S. Navy Memorial Event in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019
June 6, 2019 — Ladies and Gentlemen, Français, Françaises, des invitées distingués et surtout les anciens combattants, good afternoon. Bonjour. ... MORE

Remarks as Prepared for Admiral James G. Foggo III on Memorial Day at Cambridge American Cemetery May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019 — Ambassador Johnston, Ms. [Jonna] Doolittle-Hoppes, fellow flag officers, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. ... MORE

Remarks as Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III at an Armistice Day commemoration ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetary and Memorial in Waregem, Belgium, Nov. 11, 2018
November 13, 2018 — One hundred years ago today, the Allied Supreme Commander, Marshal Foch, declared the general order, "hostilities will cease on the whole front [as from November at 11 o’clock],” on the 11th month of 1918.... MORE

Remarks as Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III During the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Aboard the Icelandic Coast Gaurd Vessel Thor, Oct. 16, 2018
October 18, 2018 — Today we commemorate the turning of the Battle of the Atlantic and pay homage to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for us and for our children.... MORE

Remarks as Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III During the Memorial Day and WWI Centennial Commemoration at the Meuse Argonne America Cemetery May 27, 2018
May 29, 2018 — Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished visitors… Good morning and thank you for allowing me the honor to address you today.... MORE

Remarks as Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III During the Closing Ceremony of Exercise Obangame Express 2018 in Libreville, Gabon, March 29, 2018
March 29, 2018 — I am honored to be here today in Libreville. First, I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to our gracious hosts here in Gabon. ... MORE

Remarks as Prepared for Admiral James G. Foggo III During the U.S. 6th Fleet Change of Command Ceremony in Naples, Italy, March 1, 2018
March 5, 2018 — Dr. Carmela Pagano, Ms. Mary Ellen Countryman, Lt. Gen. Vittorio Tomasone, fellow flag officers, Ladies and Gentlemen, good afternoon. What a great way to start the (sunny/rainy) month of March: in the Gulf of Naples aboard my favorite ship in the Navy. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the tremendous success of our team of teams, recognize the leadership of Vice Adm. and Mrs. Grady, and welcome aboard Vice Adm. Franchetti, her husband Jim and daughter Isabelle. It’s my duty, honor, and privilege to officiate the change of command for U.S. SIXTH Fleet and, for the Supreme Allied Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO.... MORE

Remarks as Delivered by Admiral James G. Foggo III During the Geostrategic Flashpoint: The Eastern Mediterranean at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in DC Feb. 12, 2018
February 26, 2018 — Thank you Heather, and it is great to be back at CSIS today. I truly appreciate your warm welcome and introduction. It’s a cold, wet, rainy day and I must mea culpa up front and tell you that I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and when you travel you meet all sorts of new and interesting people. I was in Belgrade and I somehow contracted the Belgrade flu from some of our folks in the military liaison office. I’m just coming off the tail end of that. I was in Iraq in a warmer climate last week and that helped to rehabilitate me. But if I stop and have a cough drop you’ll forgive me, or grab a water here while I’m up on stage as I get through the presentation. ... MORE

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery for Admiral James G. Foggo III During Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 2017, at Suresnes American Cemetary, France
February 11, 2017 — Mesdames/Messieurs, Français/Françaises, mes amis Américains, invités distingués, confrères militaires, et surtout… anciens combattants, BONJOUR ! ... MORE