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USS The Sullivans Sets Sail on New Mission

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11/04/2024

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) departs Mayport, Fla. for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 5th Fleet encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexa H. Trafton)

The USS The Sullivans is gearing up for an independent deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. This mission focuses on strengthening maritime security and fostering stability in the region. The ship’s crew is well-prepared for an array of tasks, including escort missions and joint exercises with ally navies throughout the Middle East.

This upcoming deployment marks the fifth in just three years for The Sullivans. It underscores the U.S. Navy’s dedication to maintaining robust strategic presence in vital areas. By enhancing deterrence capabilities, it provides greater strategic options to the combatant commander in the region.

Earlier this year, The Sullivans completed a mission in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. The ship played a key role in providing Ballistic Missile Defense support for U.S. European Command amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Alongside USS Delbert D. Black, The Sullivans offered relief to other ships, facilitating their return after extended missions. The crew also escorted the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and USS Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group during strategic activities, including a visit to Souda Bay, Crete.