On Wednesday, August 7, the American landing ship USS Wasp entered the port of Limassol. Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Milligan said.
“While in port, the ship and the crew of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will be able to rest and resupply, while the crew will participate in a public relations event in coordination with the Agios Stefanos Foundation,” the statement said.
USS Wasp Commander Christopher Purcell said the crew was looking forward to experiencing the culture of Cyprus. He added: “Port visits like these strengthen our relationships with partner countries.”
The Republic of Cyprus is a frequent destination for US Navy ships operating in the Mediterranean. In August 2023, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) visited Limassol as part of the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group. In November of the same year, the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship of the US 6th Fleet USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Larnaca. In February 2024, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Unit) (MEU(SOC)) aboard made its third deployment port visit to Larnaca.
Limassol became the second port for the USS Wasp where the crew was able to receive shore leave.
Source: cyprus-mail.com
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