Guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) arrived in Port Victoria, Seychelles for a port visit, Aug. 26.
This port visit serves to continue Naval Forces Europe-Africa efforts to strengthen maritime partnerships with East African nations like Seychellesv to enhance regional stability.
Bainbridge joins other U.S. Navy ship USS Carter Hall (LPD 50), which arrived Aug. 25.
While in Seychelles, Sailors will have the opportunity to experience the local culture and will assist Nature Seychelles with wetland preservation.
“Bainbridge looks forward to the opportunity this port visit provides us: a great occasion to meet with the people of Port Victoria and to experience the rich history and culture of Seychelles. The crew has worked extremely hard over these past few months and deserves some much needed rest and relaxation,” said Cmdr. David J. Pearson, Bainbridge commanding officer. “It also lends a chance for us to continue U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s effort to build global maritime partnerships with African nations in order to improve maritime safety and security for all nations.”
Bainbridge, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is currently on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the Naval Forces Europe-Africa Area of Responsibility.
[mappress] Press Release, August 26, 2013; Image: US Navy