U.S. and French Submarine Commanders Meet
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NAPLES, Italy – The Commander of the French navy’s Submarine Forces met with Commander Submarine, Allied Naval Forces South during a two-day visit to build on the two navies’ strong military ties, April 21, on Naval Support Activity, Naples.
During the visit, French navy Vice Adm. Georges-Henri Mouton met with Rear Adm. James G. Foggo III, to discuss the two nations’ submarine forces and operations in Europe.
“I came to Naples to meet with Rear. Adm. Foggo and discuss the relationship our navies have in regards to our submarine forces, especially our SSNs [Fast Attack Submarines],” said Mouton. “I wanted to discuss ideas on how we can work together better and talk about the future.”
Even though this was the first time Mouton and Foggo had met in person, they have been working together for some time and were able to speak openly about many issues facing submarine operations in Europe.
“It is important to build strong relationships so you are able to sit down and discuss issues frankly and determine a way ahead,” said Foggo. “That is what we did, determined a way ahead and improved on what is already an extremely fruitful and productive relationship between our submarine forces.”
Foggo continued saying that both navies have been operating together and sharing information for a long time.
“Our navies operated together during Odyssey Dawn and now during Unified Protector and we can’t thank the French navy enough for everything they do,” said Foggo.
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