By Lt. j.g. Alexander Washofsky, USS Mahan Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72)
departed Naval Station Norfolk today, on a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet
area of operations.
After transiting the Mediterranean Sea, Mahan will enter the
Arabian Gulf and surrounding waters to conduct maritime operations and
strengthen partner nations' maritime capabilities, promoting a secure maritime
environment.
"It is a privilege to command Mahan as we set sail to
the 5th Fleet area of operations," said Cmdr. Zoah Scheneman, the ship's
commanding officer. "The men and women who make up the crew of the Mahan
are among this nation's finest, and together we will ensure freedom of the seas
and execute our mission."
Mahan returned from her last deployment in September 2013.
Between maintenance periods, the crew was underway for certification exercises
and a port visit to New Orleans during Mardi Gras earlier this year.
"I'm excited for this deployment. We've all trained
really hard and we're ready to serve our country," said Information System
Technician 3rd Class Paul Stanley.
"I'm proud of these Sailors and of all our
accomplishments so far," said Scheneman. "I'm excited to see this
team perform on the high seas in defense of our nation."
The ship was commissioned Feb. 14, 1998, the fourth ship
named after Alfred Thayer Mahan, who wrote "The Influence of Sea Power
Upon History," and is considered to be the father of all modern navies.
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