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210902-N-DB801-0001 MAYPORT, Fla. - (Sept. 2, 2021) -- Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, hosts leadership from 10 South American partner nations for a virtual roundtable discussion, Sept. 2, 2021. Gabrielson also introduced his replacement, Rear Adm. James Aiken, who will take command on Sept. 3, to the partner nation’s leadership. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steven Khor/Released)

Sept. 2, 2021

U.S. 4th Fleet Partner Nation Roundtable Focuses on the Future

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson, hosted leaders from 10 partner nation maritime forces in a virtual roundtable to discuss mutual interests and future opportunities Sept. 2.

An MV-22 Osprey transport aircraft assigned to the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 prepares to land on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) to deliver supplies in support of the ship’s mission to Haiti, Aug. 18, 2021.

Aug. 21, 2021

USS Arlington Arrives in Haiti to Support USAID

CARIBBEAN SEA — The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) arrived in U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations off the coast Haiti to begin humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, Aug. 21.

A P-8A Poseidon aircraft, attached to the “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, waits in standby for a potential ready launch on the runway at the Cooperative Security Location (CSL) in Comalapa, El Salvador. VP-10 is deployed to U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 47 performing maritime patrol and reconnaissance (MPRA) missions throughout the Caribbean, and Central and South America

Aug. 2, 2021

VP-10 Continues to Thrive in U.S. 4th Fleet

COMALAPA, El Salvador — The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, currently operating out of Cooperative Security Location (CSL) in Comalapa, El Salvador, continue their success across the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations (AOO).

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter attached to the “Snowmen” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Detachment 5, transfers suspected contraband.

July 31, 2021

USS Sioux City Completes 4th Fleet Deployment

MAYPORT, Fla. — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) returned to Mayport, Fla., July 30th, following its successful deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) participates in a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise with the Dominican Republic Navy coastal patrol vessel Canopus (GC 107).

July 27, 2021

Sioux City and Dominican Republic Conduct Maritime Interdiction Exercise

CARIBBEAN SEA — CARIBBEAN SEA - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) and the Dominican Republic Navy conducted a bilateral maritime interdiction exercise off the coast of Santo Domingo, July 22.

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) transits the Caribbean Sea, March 2, 2021.

July 25, 2021

USS Wichita Completes Maiden Deployment

MAYPORT, FL, UNITED STATES — The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) returned to Mayport, Fla., July 8, following its successful maiden deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations.

USS Sioux City Sailors Participate in VERTREP

July 14, 2021

Colombian Navy Ship ARC Gloria Arrives in Mayport

Mayport, Fla. — With Sailors singing from the masts, the Colombian Navy training ship ARC Gloria arrived at Naval Station Mayport, June 24, 2021 for a scheduled port visit.

USS Billings (LCS 15) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Dominican Republic navy Swiftship-110’-class patrol boat Canopus (GC 107) and Justice Boston whaler-class boat Nunke (LI 163), July 10.

July 12, 2021

U.S. and Dominican Republic Strengthen Bonds

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) and the Dominican Republic Navy conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) July 10, following a three-day port visit to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) conducts a bilateral maritime exercise with the French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Germinal (F735)

June 25, 2021

U.S. and France Demonstrate Interoperability in the Caribbean

CARIBBEAN SEA — CARIBBEAN SEA - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) executed a bilateral maritime exercise with the French Navy off the coast of Martinique, France, June 23 while operating in the Caribbean Sea.

USS Wichita (LCS 13) fires at the floating training target during the bi-lateral live fire exercise with the Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard patrol vessel HMJS Cornwall, April 9, 202

May 21, 2021

USS Wichita Busts $12 Million Drugs in Caribbean Sea

CARIBBEAN SEA — CARIBBEAN SEA - The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) with embarked U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 402 seized an estimated $12 million in suspected drugs, May 1.

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