U.S. Ship Visits the Netherlands
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS101018-03
10/18/2010
By Lt. Zachary Harrell, Destroyer Squadron 24 Public Affairs
DEN HELDER, Netherlands (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) anchored off the coast of Den Helder, Netherlands Oct. 16 after a challenging and successful Joint Warrior 10-2.
Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise planned and led by the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS) in the United Kingdom. It is designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. The exercise, involving more than 10 countries, as well as NATO forces, took place predominantly off the coast of Scotland.
"Joint Warrior allowed us to train in all aspects of ship operations with some of our closest allies," said Cmdr. Mark Oberley, USS Stout commanding officer. "We operated as a joint task force, giving our Sailors the practice and experience they will need to conduct operations with our coalition partners when called upon."
The exercise promotes Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet's three focus areas, which are conducting safe and effective fleet operations to achieve mission, providing ready maritime forces for global assignment and teaming with allies and partners in execution of the maritime strategy.
With Joint Warrior 10-2 complete, the crew will get a chance to enjoy liberty in one of the most unique regions in Europe.
"We're definitely looking forward to experiencing the culture and hospitality of the Netherlands," said Oberley. "Our Sailors have been working extremely hard, and our brief stop here affords them the opportunity for some well-deserved liberty."
After the Den Helder visit, the ship will commence the trans-Atlantic voyage back to its home port of Norfolk, Va.
For more news from Destroy Squadron 24, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/desron24/.
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