USS James E. Williams returns from NATO deployment

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NORFOLK,Va ArleighBurke-classguided-missiledestroyer

USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) returned to Naval Station Norfolkfromaseven-monthNATOdeployment,July14

James E. Williams served as the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2, commanded by Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta.

James E. Williams deployed in December 2022 and relieved Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyerUSS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) as SNMG 2 flagship As the flagship, James E. Williams led a multinational maritime group in joint operations through the Mediterranean Sea, providing forward presence, ensuring stability in the region, and supporting deterrence and defenseofNATOterritory.

TheJamesE.Williamscrewtraveledmorethan36,000nautical miles conducted more than 45 sea and anchor evolutions, transited20straight,loggedmorethan600hoursofflightoperations, andconducted22replenishments-at-sea

NORFOLK,Va -TheArleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

USSJames E.Williams (DDG 95) returns to Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month NATO deployment July14 2023 James E.Williams served as the flagship forStanding NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2.(U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYMASSCOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST1STCLASSJACOBT.WALDROP)

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