Maritime Partnership: Robert G. Bradley Welcomes Aboard Armed Forces of Malta
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS090410-06
Release Date: 4/10/2009 1:21:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Whitfield M. Palmer
USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) welcomed aboard seven Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) service members and five Maltese sea cadets April 7 while underway in the Mediterranean for a theater-security-cooperation (TSC) engagement to strengthen the maritime partnership with the AFM.
The guests will participate in various TSC workshops and training exercises involving watchstanding, crash and salvage operations, and flight deck operations during their three-day visit aboard Robert G. Bradley.
"Having these young cadets and service members aboard presents a unique opportunity to enhance our professional relationships in the interest of maritime safety and security," said Bradley Commanding Officer Cmdr. Clinton A. Carroll.
The cadets, ranging in age from 14-18, are part of a volunteer program sponsored by the United Kingdom that teaches basic seamanship and prepares them for future military careers. The visitors from AFM are helicopter rescue trainees.
This is their first time aboard a U.S. Navy ship and their first time interacting with U.S. service members.
"We hope to learn how the U.S. Navy works and see and compare the differences and similarities of our operations," said Army Pvt. Damian Greck, AFM. "It's an experience never to forget and gives us a chance to experience our American counterparts."
Robert G. Bradley, homeported in Mayport, Fla. arrived in Valetta, Malta April 9 for a port visit to continue TSC engagements. The ship has been on deployment to the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility since Nov. 21.
For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.
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