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USS Gravely Returns to Sea Following Bahamas Port Visit

09 February 2023

From USS Gravely (DDG 107) Public Affairs

USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Nassau, Bahamas, after conducting a theater-security cooperation port visit, Feb. 9.
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USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Nassau, Bahamas, after conducting a theater-security cooperation port visit, Feb. 9.

During the port visit, Gravely hosted the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) sailors and U.S. Embassy officials, strengthening relationships between the U.S. Navy and their Caribbean partners.

Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps speak with a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas.
NASSAU, Bahamas (Feb. 8, 2023) Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps speak with a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas. Gravely is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Audrey Meyer)
Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps speak with a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas.
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NASSAU, Bahamas (Feb. 8, 2023) Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps speak with a Sailor aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas. Gravely is operating in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Audrey Meyer)
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“We are excited to have had the opportunity to experience the beautiful country and wonderful hospitality from the people of the Bahamas,” said Cmdr. Hunter Washburn, Gravely’s commanding officer. Washburn stated that his crew look forward to future opportunities to work with their Bahamian partners.

This port visit provided an opportunity to strengthen an important bilateral partnership between maritime neighbors, which is essential to regional stability.

"I was pleased RBDF enlisted marines had the opportunity to be on board with our sailors sharing their experiences with each other," said Capt. Gregg Gellman, senior defense attaché, U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas. “I think these personal interactions are what really builds a solid basis for Security Cooperation and the U.S. is looking forward to planning more exchanges of this nature."

Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps tour the forecastle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas.
Members of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force Enlisted Corps speak with a Sailor on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) during a port visit to Nassau, Bahamas.

“Key leader engagements like this are the definition of the design for maintaining maritime superiority,” said Command Master Chief Timothy Bickerton. “I am ecstatic for the opportunity to work alongside and train with the RBDF anytime the possibility exists. A chance to meet and engage with the enlisted corps strengthens our collective maritime fighting force, especially for high-end operations at sea.”

Homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, Gravely operated in both the U.S. 2nd Fleet and U.S. 4th Fleet areas of operations.

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