BURGAS, Bulgaria (Oct. 26, 2011) - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Eber Barraza explains to Bulgarian culinary students how to make cherry turnovers, during a community service project at the Burgas High School. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
BURGAS, Bulgaria – The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea arrived in Burgas, Oct. 25, for a regularly scheduled port visit as part of U.S. 6th Fleet’s strategy to enhance regional stability in the Black Sea by strengthening maritime partnerships.
Culinary Specialists from the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) met with culinary arts students of the Burgas High School to provide techniques and training as part of a community service project, Oct. 26.
Damage Controlman 1st Class Adam Duford explains the proper use of the self-contained breathing apparatus to Ukrainian officers and enlisted sailors during a shipboard firefighting course aboard USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) while inport Sevastopol. Philippine Sea visited Sevastopol for a three-day port visit to strengthen the military partnership between Ukraine and the United States through joint military exercises and training. Philippine Sea is on a scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Hull Technician Fireman Justin Whipple shows Ukrainian Seaman Michel Mnua how to adjust the face mask on a self-contained breathing apparatus during a shipboard firefighting course aboard USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) while inport Sevastopol. Philippine Sea visited Sevastopol for a three-day port visit to strengthen the military partnership between Ukraine and the United States through joint military exercises and training to build upon the collective international capabilities and enhance overall maritime domain awareness in the Black Sea. Philippine Sea is on a scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Capt. Herbert Hadley, commanding officer of USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), thanks Ukrainian military and civilian guests for their hospitality during a reception held in their honor while inport Sevastopol. Philippine Sea visited Sevastopol for a three-day port visit to strengthen the military partnership between Ukraine and the United States through joint military exercises and training to build upon the collective international capabilities and enhance overall maritime domain awareness in the Black Sea. Philippine Sea is on a scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Capt. Herbert Hadley, left, commanding officer of USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), presents Mr. Viktor Yatsuba, center, mayor of Sevastopol, a command ballcap prior to a reception for Ukrainian military and civilian guests while inport Sevastopol. Philippine Sea visited Sevastopol for a three-day port visit to strengthen the military partnership between Ukraine and the United States through joint military exercises and training to build upon the collective international capabilities and enhance overall maritime domain awareness in the Black Sea. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea arrived in Sevastopol, Oct. 21, for a regularly scheduled port visit to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and enhance maritime safety and security.
The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) pulled into Batumi, Georgia, Oct. 17, and was welcomed by traditional Georgian dancers, local media, and military and civilian leaders.
BATUMI, Georgia (Oct. 18, 2011) - A Georgian navy security boarding team practices tactical boarding procedures aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) during a training exercise in Batumi to increase professional knowledge and strengthen ties between Georgia and the United States. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
BATUMI, Georgia - (October 17, 2011) - Sailors from the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) man the rails as the ship pulls into port. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
BATUMI, Georgia (October 17, 2011) - (from left) Seaman Cameron Whealan, Seaman Apprentice James Spence, Seaman Ryne Becker, and Seaman Kyle Jones heave a mooring line as the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) pulls into port. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
BATUMI, Georgia (October 17, 2011) - Local Batumi children perform a traditional Georgian dance for the crew of the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea’s (CG 58) shortly after the ship arrived in port. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
BATUMI, Georgia (October 17, 2011) - Capt. Herbert Hadley, commanding officer of USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), speaks with members of the Georgian media shortly after arriving in port. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Four Bulgarian sailors embarked aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea, Oct. 15, in order to gain a better understanding of how the U.S. Navy conducts operations underway.