The destroyer left from Naval Station Mayport Friday, marking the third ship to leave from the base amid the ongoing war in Israel.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. deployed three ships to the Eastern Mediterranean, adding to the carrier strike group already stationed in the area, as hostility grows against Israel. One of the ships deployed left from Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason left Mayport Friday, marking the third ship to leave from Mayport since the start of the conflict in Israel, according to, announced the deployment of the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group , including the USS Philippine Sea , USS Gravely andWhile overseas, the group will engage with allies and partners to support naval diplomacy and"build comprehensive U.S. and allied maritime power," according to CNRSE.
"Mason is more than ready to answer the call for any tasking we may receive," said Commander Justin B. Smith, Mason’s commanding officer. "Every certification has been building up for this very moment,” said Command Master Chief Carlos Slade. Earlier this week, the U.S. sent the USS Gerald R.Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean, including the USS Normandy, USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney, and USS Roosevelt.
The DOD said the increase of U.S. presence in the Eastern Mediterranean area shows"the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security.
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