{"id":19364,"date":"2023-07-19T14:42:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T14:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=19364"},"modified":"2023-07-20T06:44:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T06:44:11","slug":"uss-stethem-conducts-cooperative-deployment-with-indian-navy-following-goa-port-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=19364","title":{"rendered":"USS Stethem Conducts Cooperative Deployment with Indian Navy Following Goa Port Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe port visit reinforces President Biden and Prime Minister Modi\u2019s commitment to an Indo-Pacific region built on shared values and principles as we strengthen the relationship between our two countries,\u201d said U.S. Consul General of Mumbai Mike Hankey. \u201cWe recognize and value India\u2019s role and leadership in the Indo-Pacific region at large. Working in concert with India, we will advance the rules-based order and maintain peace and stability in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Navy destroyer worked with the Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash (F-50), and the operations focused on building interoperability and strengthening relationships through maneuvering and communication exercises.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStethem Sailors greatly enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with our partners in the region, working together with the Indian Navy allowed us to gain a greater appreciation for creating stability off their coast following our successful port visit,\u201d said Cmdr. James \u201cNate\u201d Watts, commanding officer of Stethem. \u201cThe operations on India\u2019s West Coast, sailing together, show our strong commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-India bilateral operations included division tactics, a passing exercise and formation sailing, providing both navies the opportunity to work together to further common maritime goals.<\/p>\n<p>Port calls are part of the U.S. Navy\u2019s routine operations. Not only do they reflect the mutual interest between the U.S and its partner nations, they allow Sailors an opportunity to decompress from the high demand of life at sea, contributing to the overall mission readiness of the ship.<\/p>\n<p>Stethem is operating as part of Commander, Task Force 71, U.S. 7th Fleet\u2019s principal surface force. CTF 71 is responsible for the readiness, tactical and administrative responsibilities for forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers as well as any surface unit conducting independent operations in the region.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy&#8217;s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe port visit reinforces President Biden and Prime Minister Modi\u2019s commitment to an Indo-Pacific region built on shared values and principles as we strengthen the relationship between our two countries,\u201d said U.S. Consul General of Mumbai Mike Hankey. \u201cWe recognize and value India\u2019s role and leadership in the Indo-Pacific region at large. 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