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TARANTO, Italy – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrived in Taranto, Italy for its first scheduled port visit, Sept. 21, 2025.
“This port visit highlights the value of a strong partnership between the U.S. and Italian maritime forces,” said Cmdr. Jared Carlson, commanding officer of the USS Roosevelt.
“As the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer assigned to Commander Task Force 65, the Roosevelt team is excited to show the world her relentless warrior ethos and showcase our ship’s motto, taken from President Roosevelt’s coined phrase of ‘arsenal of democracy’,” said Carlson.
Roosevelt and her crew are no strangers to the European theater. The ship has deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) area of operations from previous patrols in support of U.S., allied and partner interests.
“The crew is trained to operate and combat challenges in the European theater throughout the deployment,” said Carlson. “We look forward to participating in a variety of multinational maritime activities and operations alongside our allied nations in this theater.”
USS Roosevelt Sailors had the opportunity to learn and embrace the rich history and culture in southern Italy. The port visit also provides the opportunity for increased interoperability among forces, while building cultural understanding and trust.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain Sept. 16, 2025 to begin its 8th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations.
Since the beginning of Roosevelt’s patrol, the ship has conducted aviation certification and drilling exercises with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM 79) to include over 50 hours of flying, 24 vertical replenishments, three helicopter in-flight refueling evolutions, over 300 deck landing qualifications, three crash and salvage drills, and one search and rescue drill.
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed Taranto, Italy on Sept. 23, 2025 and continues on its scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests.
Roosevelt is one of the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyers assigned to Commander Task Force 65 as part of the U.S. Navy’s support to NATO’s Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture.
These FDNF-E ships demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s flexibility to operate throughout Europe and Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to the Arctic Circle, supporting security and stability in the maritime domain.
For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) has forged strategic relationships with allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability.
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
| Date Taken: | 09.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.01.2025 09:19 |
| Story ID: | 549803 |
| Location: | TARANTO, IT |
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