By Ensign Michael Scarborough, USS James E. Williams Public
Affairs
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class
guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) arrived in Port Louis,
Mauritius, for a port visit Sept. 29.
This port visit serves to continue U.S. Naval Forces
Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet's efforts to be a forward deployed presence in the
African theater and to demonstrate our commitment to regional stability and
maritime security.
"We are excited for our visit to Port Louis and
grateful for this opportunity to strengthen our ties with Mauritius," said
Capt. Tony Simmons, James E. Williams' commanding officer. "Assisting our
African partners in building core competencies allows our maritime partners to
develop African solutions to African problems."
This visit serves to continue U.S. Naval Forces
Europe-Africa's efforts to build maritime partnerships with African nations in
order to improve regional maritime safety and security.
While in port, Sailors are scheduled to participate in two
sporting events with the local police force, host a reception, and conduct a
community relations project. Sailors will also improve the material condition
of the ship.
James E. Williams, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is
conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support
of U.S. national security interests in Africa.
U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the
full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied,
joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and
security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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