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VP-26 Continues Paving the Way for P-8A Poseidon Aerial Refueling
March 5, 2019 — Thirty-eight service members, assigned to the “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26, arrived at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, to participate in aerial refueling training flights with the Air Force 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Jan. 21-31, 2019... MORE

USS Donald Cook Arrives in Algiers
March 5, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile cruiser USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Algiers, Algeria March 5, 2019 for a scheduled port visit. The visit serves to enhance U.S.-Algeria relations as the two nations work together to strengthen regional security... MORE

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USS Porter Resumes 6th FDNF Patrol
March 4, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, to resume its sixth forward-deployed naval forces patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Mar. 4, 2019... MORE

USS Porter Departs Naval Station Rota, Spain

Deputy Commander, DESRON 60, and Spanish Navy Commodore, MAR-41, Speak with Spanish Media
March 1, 2019 — Spanish navy Capt. Javiar Moreno, commodore of MAR-41, and Capt. Joseph Gagliano, deputy commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, answered questions during a joint conducted media availability with the Spanish media outlet La Voz de Cadiz aboard the Spanish navy Santa Maria-class frigate ESPS Numancia (F-83) at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 6, 2019... MORE

Strengthening Ally Relationships at Sea
March 1, 2019 — In Southern Spain, the U.S. Navy and the Armada Española share piers at Naval Station Rota. Operating in and out of the Cadíz Harbor, both navies share similar missions, operating areas and mindsets, which helps to strengthen their relationship both as neighbors as well as maritime counterparts... MORE

USS Donald Cook Departs the Black Sea
March 1, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) began its previously announced southbound international straits transit of the Bosphorous, en route to the Mediterranean Sea March 1 after conducting maritime security operations in the Black Sea... MORE

USS Donald Cook Transits the Dardanelles Strait

USS Donald Cook departs Odesa, Ukraine
February 27, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed Odesa, Ukraine, Feb. 27, 2019, after completing a scheduled port visit as part of our continued Black Sea presence and support to our NATO allies and regional partners... MORE

USS Donald Cook arrives in Odesa, Ukraine
February 25, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2019 for a scheduled port visit as part of our continued Black Sea presence and support to our region partners... MORE

USS Donald Cook Participates in Maritime Training with Turkey
February 24, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) participated in maritime interoperability training with Turkish maritime counterparts Feb 22, 2019, in the Black Sea... MORE

Maritime Training with Turkey in Black Sea

USS Donald Cook enroute to the Black Sea
February 19, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) began its north-bound transit of the Dardanelles Strait, en route to the Black Sea Feb. 19, 2019, to conduct maritime security operations and enhance regional maritime stability, combined readiness and naval capability with our NATO allies and partners in the region... MORE