Enterprise Hosts Moroccan Dignitaries
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS060515-05
Release Date: 5/15/2006 9:30:00 AM
By Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Jason A. Thompson, USS Enterprise Public Affairs
ABOARD USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Enterprise (CVN 65) played host to a special delegation of Moroccan dignitaries, high-ranking military officers and media May 12.
Abdulwahed Radi, Moroccan speaker of parliament, was among those aboard to tour Enterprise and observe flight operations.
The party also met with Commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group, Rear Adm. Ray Spicer and toured Big E's navigation bridge, primariy flight control, hangar bay and foc'sle.
Enterprise Commanding Officer Capt. Larry Rice said the visit was part of U.S. efforts to strengthen enduring and emerging partnerships in the Mediterranean Sea.
"Hosting the Moroccans was a fantastic way for the U.S. to demonstrate our resolve in growing and furthering the relationships between us and our coalition allies and partners," said Rice.
Enterprise is currently underway on a scheduled six-month deployment along with Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 in support of the global war on terrorism.
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