![]() ![]() ![]() “Sailing alongside our NATO allies is a primary objective of our Clemenceau 22 deployment. ![]() This deployment, named Clemenceau 22, brings together a variety of allied resources, including the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71). The Charles de Gaulle CSG departed Toulon, France, to begin its 14th deployment in the Mediterranean, Feb. “There are few nations that are able to operate carrier strike groups and this was a great opportunity to confirm the high level of integration.” Rear Admiral Vincenzo Montanaro, the Commander of the Italian Second Naval Division and Commander of the Italian Carrier Strike Group. “It has been a real pleasure to operate alongside some of our most valued partners in order to collectively enhance our capabilities, demonstrate the strength of our alliance and increase the interoperability with our partners”. This partnership has shone through in other activities in recent months as well, as SIXTHFLT units participated in Italy’s Mare Aperto exercise in October 2021 and as American and Italian naval units continue to operate alongside one another bilaterally and through the NATO alliance on a routine basis. The Italian aircraft carrier Cavour and elements of its associated carrier strike group also participated in Neptune Strike 22, strengthening their maritime partnership with both the U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers) Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. ![]() Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6, 2022) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, the ITS Cavour Stike Group and the Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group transit the Mediterranean Sea in formation, Feb. This activity involved the handover of the HSTCSG to NATO command and control, highlighting the natural evolution of NATO’s ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of a carrier strike group to support the defense of the Alliance. The HSTCSG completed participation in the NATO-led activity Neptune Strike 22, Feb. Curt Renshaw, commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight The capabilities of a US aircraft carrier strike group are made stronger by operating alongside our allies and partners and adding the French and Italian carrier teams provides an exciting chance to strengthen our interoperability together.” Truman Carrier Strike Group has had the extraordinary chance to work with some of the finest maritime operators in the region and have been looking forward to training with our Italian and French allies. This training opportunity brings together three strategic allies to strengthen interoperability and to enhance high-end cooperative operations in U.S. maritime forces routinely operate together, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) integrated with the French carrier Charles de Gaulle’s (R 91) Task Force 473 and Italian carrier Cavour (C-550) strike groups, highlighting the strength of the maritime partnerships among the three nations.Įlements of the French, Italian, and U.S. ![]()
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