aircraft carrier from USA “George Bush Senior” who sailed to the NATO pier in his bay Sudaswelcomes you with a message via Twitter, US Embassy in Greece.
In the same message, the US Embassy highlights that the defense ties between Greece and the US are stronger than ever and says their bilateral partnership is strengthening NATO and makes the area safer.
Welcome to Greece @GHWBCVN77 where 🇺🇸🇬🇷 the bonds of defense are stronger than ever. Our partnership strengthens NATO and makes the region more secure. @Hellenic_MOD @hndgspio @USNavyEurope https://t.co/TElv7aR14e
— US Embassy Athens (@USEmbassyAthens) October 7, 2022
It is noted that the message of the US Navy in Europe and Africa (US Sixth Fleet) regarding the scheduled visit of the aircraft carrier “George Bush Sr.”
As noted, a visit to the port provides an opportunity to further strengthen the strong relationship between the United States and Greece and provide George W. Bush’s navy with an opportunity to experience the culture of an allied nation.
In addition, he emphasizes that “defense and security cooperation between the United States and Greece is at an all-time high.”
The ship is expected to remain in Chania until 10 October. She also sank in Suda in February 2017.
The American Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was built in 2009. Its length is almost 333 meters, and the displacement is 100,000 tons.
It has a crew of 3,500 and another 2,500 to support the aircraft it carries as it can take on 85 fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, flying radars as well as helicopters. It can develop and develops speed up to 30 knots.
Source: Kathimerini
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