USS Normandy Arrives In Santorini
Navy News Service
Story Number: NNS180529-23
Release Date: 5/29/2018 3:19:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stephen Oleksiak, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs
SANTORINI CALDERA, Greece (NNS) -- The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) arrived in Santorini, Greece, for a scheduled port visit to strengthen U.S. and Hellenic relations as the two nations work in partnership to fortify security and stability in the region.
"This is a great chance for Normandy to visit a NATO partner and take in some of the rich culture Greece has to offer," said Capt. Chris Stone, Normandy's commanding officer. "After 43 days at sea, the crew is looking forward to enjoying some of the picturesque sights of Santorini and relaxing a bit before continuing on with our mission."
In addition to touring some of the local attractions, Normandy Sailors will also be hosting the U.S. Ambassador to Greece during a reception that will be held aboard Normandy.
Normandy is currently deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. With USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the flagship, deployed strike group units include staffs, ships and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG 8), Destroyer Squadron Two Eight (DESRON 28) and Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1); as well as Sachsen-class German Frigate FGS Hessen (F221).
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and inter-agency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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