Mine countermeasures ships operation
August 16, 2019 Defense Feed
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS, Aug. 16, 2019 — The mine countermeasures ships USS Sentry (MCM 3), USS Devastator (MCM 6), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), and USS Dextrous (MCM 13) completed operations July 5-18 in the Arabian Gulf.
The MCM ships conduct operations with coalition forces while providing opportunities for cooperation with regional partners to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability.
“We are forward deployed to U.S. 5th Fleet area of the operations to deter and defend against mines in the region,†said Lt. Cmdr. William Green, Devastator’s commanding officer.
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