An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

News from around the Fleet

USS Mitscher Arrives in Haifa, Israel

08 April 2019

From USS Mitscher (DDG 57) Public Affairs

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) arrived in Haifa, Israel, April 8, 2019, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Israel relations as the two partners work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous region.
Download Icon Download
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) arrived in Haifa, Israel, April 8, 2019, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Israel relations as the two partners work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous region.

“The people of Israel have been overwhelmingly kind to us,” said Cmdr. Ian Scaliatine, commanding officer of Mitscher. “The crew is really looking forward to this port visit, the sights they will see, and the relationships we’ll build. We are very excited to be here in this beautiful city of Haifa and experience the rich history of Israel.”

The ship’s visit to Haifa is a demonstration of our continued commitment to the collective security of the region, and an opportunity to build and advance relationships between the U.S. Navy and the people of Israel.

“Mitscher’s crew hopes to explore the full range of all that Haifa and Israel have to offer,” said Cmdr. Matt Cox, executive officer of Mitscher. “This is a port visit that our team has been hoping for and looking forward to for quite some time.”

Mitscher, homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.
 

Google Translation Disclaimer

  • Google Translate, a third party service provided by Google, performs all translations directly and dynamically.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil has no control over the features, functions, or performance of the Google Translate service.
  • The automated translations should not be considered exact and should be used only as an approximation of the original English language content.
  • This service is meant solely for the assistance of limited English-speaking users of the website.
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information translated.
  • Some items cannot be translated, including but not limited to image buttons, drop down menus, graphics, photos, or portable document formats (pdfs).
  • Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil does not directly endorse Google Translate or imply that it is the only language translation solution available to users.
  • All site visitors may choose to use similar tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea, cnrk.cnic.navy.mil content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk.
  • IE users: Please note that Google Translate may not render correctly when using Internet Explorer. Users are advised to use MS Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox browser to take full advantage of the Google Translate feature.
  • The official text of content on this site is the English version found on this website. If any questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in translated text, refer to the English version on this website, it is the official version.

Commander, U.S. Navy Region Korea   |   PSC 478 Box 1   |   FPO AP, 96212-0001
Official U.S. Navy Website