The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) departed Karlskrona, Sweden, after a three-day scheduled port visit, July 01, 2015.
Jason Dunham’s presence in Karlskrona reaffirmed to NATO allies that the U.S. Navy shares a commitment to strengthen ties while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the Baltic Sea region.
The vessel is currently operating in the Baltic Sea, working with allies and regional partners to help develop and improve maritime forces, maintain regional security, and work towards mutual goals in order to advance security and stability in Europe.
USS Jason Dunham, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. The ship deployed from Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 27.
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