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USS Samuel B. Roberts Welcomes Albanian Dignitaries

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS130819-02
8/19/2013

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

DURRES, Albania (NNS) -- Guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) hosted the Albanian defense forces' most senior members during the ship's port visit to Durres, Albania Aug. 16.

Samuel B. Roberts Sailors welcomed Albania's Chief of the General Staff, Albanian Armed Forces, the Chief of Naval Operations, the military advisor to Albania's president, and other officers and onncommissioned officers.

While on board the frigate, the Albanian senior leaders toured the ship's flight deck, bridge, and combat information center.

'We were excited to have the opportunity to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. and Albanian anvies,' said Cmdr. Erica Hoffmann, commanding officer of Samuel B. Roberts. 'It is also another way we can show the continuing U.S. commitment to regional stability and maritime security here in the European theater.'

Samuel B. Roberts Sailors appreciated the Albanian senior leaders taking the time to see the ship and learn about its capabilities.

'It was interesting to see how two nations, being on two different sides of the world, were able to share differing military experiences and hopefully build a closer relationship,' said Yeoman 3rd Class (SW) Jeremy Lampley.

Samuel B. Roberts, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the Naval Forces Europe-Africa Area of Resposibility.