Finnish Minister of Defense visits USS Arlington [Image 11 of 11]

NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES

12.04.2022

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Bellino 

USS Arlington (LPD 24)

NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 4, 2022) - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Plant, right, executive officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), presents a gift to the Honorable Antti Kaikkonen, Finnish Minister of Defense, during a tour of the Arlington at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 4, 2022. During a recent deployment, Arlington Sailors and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines conducted interoperability training with Finnish Armed Forces in Finland and the Baltic Sea. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

• Date Taken: 12.04.2022
• Date Posted: 12.05.2022 06:16
• Photo ID: 7540030
• VIRIN: 221204-N-PC065-1404
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 4.47 MB
• Location: NORFOLK, VA, US