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USS Mahan Gets Underway To Support STANAVFORMED
Story Number: NNS041012-11
Release Date: 10/13/2004 4:00:00 PM
From USS Mahan Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- More than 300 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) sailed east Oct. 13 to support Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (STANAVFORMED).
The Mahan crew completed required training quickly and are demonstrating that they are truly "Built to Fight."
"This is an excellent opportunity for the crew of Mahan to demonstrate the capability of a CONUS (continental U.S.)-based ship to meet short notice tasking and excel," said the ship's executive officer, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Huck, from Papillion, Neb. "Despite the quick turnaround from notification to under way, the crew is excited to finally do what we have been training for."
Barring further mission requirements, the ship is currently scheduled to return after a few months.
NATO's STANAVFORMED was activated April 30, 1992, in Naples, Italy. STANAVFORMED provides a continuous maritime presence, and thus is a constant and visible reminder of the solidarity and cohesiveness of the Alliance. Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean is currently operating in support of the international campaign against terrorism by providing maritime presence.
For more information on Mahan, visit www.mahan.navy.mil.
For related news, visit the Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic Navy NewsStand page at www.news.navy.mil/local/c2f.
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