MEDITERRANEAN SEA — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)
executed passing exercises with the Spanish Navy in the Mediterranean
Sea, Aug. 26, 2020.
Philippine Sea and the Spanish Navy frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101)
conducted the exercises to build partner capability using NATO
operational and tactical procedures.
“These exercises enabled Philippine Sea to coordinate with our NATO Ally
of many years,” said Cmdr. Matthew J. Iwanczuk, executive officer
aboard Philippine Sea. “We are privileged to have this opportunity to
train with our Spanish counterparts to increase operational efficiency
and interoperability and build upon our strong partnership.”
The U.S. Navy routinely trains with allied and partner nations in order
to enhance maneuverability capabilities and interoperability by
establishing communication and safety standards that strengthen regional
maritime security.
Philippine Sea is currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of
operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national
security interests in Europe and Africa.
U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts joint and naval
operations in order to support regional allies and partners and U.S.
national security interests in Europe and Africa.
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