USS Carney departs Malta

Photo By Amalie M Shaffer | Sailors man the rails as the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney pulls out of Valletta, Malta. Carney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is currently supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amalie Shaffer)  

VALLETTA, MALTA

08.17.2011

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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

VALLETTA, Malta - The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney departed Valletta, Malta, Aug. 17. The regularly scheduled port visit was part of the 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations, and improve maritime safety and security.

While in Valletta, the crew participated in cultural activities, gave tours of the ship, conducted a community relations project at Selmun Beach, and attended a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 69th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, known by the Maltese as the Santa Marija Convoy.

“The wreath laying was beautiful and I was lucky to be part of the ceremony,” said Ensign Catherine Crum. “Operation Pedestal was the last effort by the Allies to get a convoy of supplies to Malta so they could continue to fight the Axis powers and disrupt their logistics convoys to Africa.”

“The entire event was an awesome experience and a great opportunity to meet some amazing people,” said Crum.

Carney is homeported in Mayport, Fla., and is on a three-month deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

• Date Taken: 08.17.2011
• Date Posted: 08.18.2011 12:48
• Story ID: 75550
• Location: VALLETTA, MT