U.S. Ambassador to Netherlands Visits USS Taylor
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Aug. 18, 2010) - Fay Hartog Levin, U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, departs USS Taylor (FFG 50) after touring the ship during a brief port visit to Rotterdam. Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is currently on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Edward Kessler/Released)
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Fay Hartog Levin, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, Henk Jan Ormel, Netherlands Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Hans van Baalen, a member of the European Parliament, paid a visit to USS Taylor (FFG 50) here, Aug. 18.
During a luncheon and tour of the ship, Levin shared many little-known historical insights about the relationship between the Netherlands and the United States.
“The Netherlands and the United States recently celebrated 400 years of uninterrupted relations,” said Levin. “We have reinforced this relationship over the years with strong military cooperation, and economic and trade ties.”
After the luncheon, the crew of Taylor hosted a tour of the ship for her guests which included the ship’s pilot house, combat information center and flight deck areas.
“It was a special privilege and honor to have met Ambassador Levin,” remarked Senior Chief Operations Specialist (SW/AW) Kenneth Myers. “Any time we get the opportunity to show what these great Sailors are doing is a plus.”
Taylor, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate homeported in Mayport, Fla., is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
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