TASS:
WASHINGTON, August 28. /TASS/. The US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer Carney armed with the Aegis ballistic missile system exited the Black Sea on Monday, the press service of the US 6th Fleet said.
“The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) departed the Black Sea, Aug. 27, after conducting maritime security operations and theater security engagements with allies and partners,” the statement said.
The destroyer entered the Black Sea on August 13 to “demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO allies as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.”
“The Carney crew enjoyed a successful visit to the Black Sea, enhancing interoperability and partnerships in the region and included port visits to Romania and Georgia,” Carney’s commanding officer Cmdr. Tyson Young said. “We look forward to the next opportunity to visit the region, and future engagements with our NATO and regional partners.”
