US Navy Warship USS Donald Cook enters the Black Sea
This is the seventh time a US Navy ship has visited the Black Sea since the beginning of 2020. The last ship to visit the region was USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) in September. Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams.
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) entered into the Black Sea today in support of NATO Allies and partners, announces the US Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.
BREAKING: ???????? #USSDonaldCook DDG 75 began their straits transit into the #BlackSea, marking the 7th time a @USNavy warship has been in the Black Sea Region. #USNavy ships regularly patrol in these waters in support of our @NATO Allies & partners ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ????????!#PowerForPeace pic.twitter.com/8QMEWoL2V0
— U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (@USNavyEurope) November 23, 2020
This is the seventh time a US Navy ship has visited the Black Sea since the beginning of 2020. The last ship to visit the region was USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) in September.
While in the Black Sea, Donald Cook will conduct routine maritime security operations that support regional stability.
Operating in the Black Sea signifies our commitment to partners and allies in the region. It is an important diplomatic mission, and Donald Cook has enjoyed the hospitality of Black Sea countries many times before", said Cmdr. Kelley Jones, commanding officer of Donald Cook.
The US Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet said in a press release that the Black Sea is 'a critical waterway for maritime commerce and stability throughout Europe'.
The US Navy routinely operates in the Black Sea to work with our NATO Allies and partners, including Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine. It is in the world’s best interest to maintain a stable, prosperous Black Sea region and deter aggressive actors who seek destabilisation for their own gain", reads the press-release.
The ship’s operations in the Black Sea aims to strengthen interoperability among NATO allies and partners and demonstrate collective resolve to Black Sea security under Operation Atlantic Resolve.