WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
John Basilone joins units assigned to Commander, Task Force 65 and Destroyer Squadron 60, supporting regional maritime security operations and routine training opportunities alongside NATO Allies and regional partners.
"Operating in the European theater provides our crews valuable opportunities to project combat power, maintain operational readiness, and defend the maritime approaches to the Homeland," said Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet. "We welcome USS John Basilone and look forward to the ship joining our forward-deployed units."
"We are proud to welcome USS John Basilone and her crew to Team Rota," said Capt. Charles Chmielak, commander of...