By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyrell K. Morris, USS Truxton public affairs | April 26, 2017
Information Systems Technician Seaman Nicholas Hernandez assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) talks to an Egyptian Navy SEAL during a welcome reception onboard Red Sea Naval Base for Exercise Eagle Salute 17. Eagle Salute/Eagle Response 17 is a multilateral exercise with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to enhance mutual capabilities in maritime security operations. Truxtun is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyrell K. Morris)
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Cody Osgood observes as Egyptian Navy Sailors put on firefighting equipment during Damage Control (DC) Olympics onboard guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) as part of Exercise Eagle Salute 17. Eagle Salute/Eagle Response 17 is a multilateral exercise with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to enhance mutual capabilities in maritime security operations. Truxtun is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyrell K. Morris)
Eagle Salute 2017 incorporates Eagle Response 2017, an explosive ordnance exercise, to provide opportunities for participating nations to collaborate on an even wider range of maritime security operations. These exercises focus on sharing knowledge and experiences in order to enhance solid regional partnerships.
Several vessels will participate in the exercise including guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and Egyptian Naval Force guided missile frigate ENS Taba (F 916).
“We are fortunate to have this opportunity to strengthen our maritime security capabilities and our relationship with the participating nations,” said Cmdr. Troy Denison, Truxtun commanding officer. “Exercises like Eagle Salute provide our sailors the unique chance to learn from our allied countries and show them what we can do.”
The exercise began with a harbor phase focused on team-building activities. Events included a sports day and a “damage control Olympics,” a friendly competition in firefighting, hose handling and pipe patching, concluding with a reception. The exercise will end with an at-sea phase involving a live-fire gunnery exercise, division tactics in which multiple ships maneuver in close proximity and a joint air defense exercise.
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command conducts more than 20 bilateral and multilateral exercises with partner nations throughout the region each year. Exercise Eagle Salute is one of numerous exercises vital to the U.S. Navy’s theater security cooperation efforts in building and enhancing solid regional and international relationships.
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