Posted on 05/15/2006 4:46:32 PM PDT by SandRat
MEDITERRANEAN SEA– The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) hosted a special delegation of Moroccan dignitaries, high-ranking military officers and reporters to the ship Friday, May 12.
Moroccan speaker of parliament, Abdulwahed Radi, was among the visitors to tour the massive ship, observe flight operations and experience daily life at sea.
The distinguished visitors also met with the Commander of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Rear Adm. Ray Spicer and toured Big E's navigation bridge, flight deck control tower, hangar bay and foc'sle.
Capt. Larry Rice, Commanding Officer of Enterprise, said the visit was part of U.S. efforts to strengthen enduring and emerging partnerships in the Mediterranean Sea.
"Hosting the Moroccans was a fantastic way for the U.S. to demonstrate our resolve in growing and furthering the relationships between us and our coalition allies and partners," said Rice.
Enterprise is currently conducting a scheduled six-month deployment along with Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
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Note: Photos from the Moroccan visitors to USS Enterprise (CVN 65) are available at the U.S. European Command site, http://www.eucom.mil.
Media: those interested in this story may contact Lt. Cmdr. David Nunnally, email: pao@cvn65.navy.mil or Navy Lt. Chris Servello, tel: 39-081-568-3223, email: servelloc@med.naples.navy.mil.
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - Launch Aircraft!!!
THat guy with"paddles" on the back of his jacket must get some mean practical jokes.
As an aside, poor Morocco has built a 1600 mile border barrier.
It's not nice to mess with the LSO; you could end up going for a swim.
Last I checked, Morocco was a muslim country. But I'm a reactionary.
Is that the CVN Bill Clinton, scheduled for christening by Pres. Hillary in 2010?
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