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30 MEDITERRANEAN SEA The Legend-class national security USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) transited out of the Mediterranean Sea, concluding the crew’s recent operations in the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet’s area of responsibility, May 24, 2021.
Hamilton entered the Mediterranean Sea on April 15 and the Black Sea on April 27 to support NATO Allies and partners. Hamilton was the first U.S. Coast Guard Cutter to visit the Black Sea since 2008. The last U.S. Coast Guard cutter to visit the Black Sea was USCGC Dallas (WHEC 716) and sailed to the Black Sea twice, in 2008 and 1995.
Since leaving the Black Sea on May 14, Hamilton’s crew visited Valletta, Malta, and conducted engagements at sea with the armed forces of Malta. They also conducted a brief logistics stop in Rota, Spain, on May 23.
30 MEDITERRANEAN SEA The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted at sea engagements with the armed forces of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, May 17 and 20, 2021.
“Malta is one of our strongest maritime partners in the Mediterranean,” said Capt. Timothy Cronin, commanding officer of Hamilton. “It was an honor to work alongside the armed forces of Malta and help them prepare for helicopter operations on their first flight deck equipped vessel. By working together during events such as this, we demonstrate our shared commitment to maritime safety and security, which all nations depend on today.”
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gwendolyn S. Green was delighted to welcome the USCGC Hamilton captain and crew to Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbor.
“Malta is one of our strongest maritime partners in the Mediterranean,” said Capt. Timothy Cronin, commanding officer of Hamilton. “It was an honor to work alongside the Armed Forces of Malta and help them prepare for helicopter operations on their first flight deck equipped vessel. By working together during events such as this we demonstrate our shared commitment to maritime safety and security, which all nations depend on today.”
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gwendolyn S. Green was delighted to welcome the Captain and crew of the USCGC Hamilton to Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbor. She said, “The USCGC Hamilton’s visit was a tribute to the strong bilateral relationship and a demonstration of the mutually beneficial collaboration between the Armed Forces of Malta and the U.S. Coast Guard.”
29 MEDITERRANEAN SEA The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) is conducting a port visit in Valletta, Malta, May 17-20, 2021, following at sea engagements with the armed forces of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea.
This port visit marks the fifth stop while conducting operations in U.S. Sixth Fleet, following Spain, Italy, Georgia, and Ukraine. During the stop in Valletta, the crew engaged with Malta government dignitaries, armed forces of Malta leadership, and other military personnel.
“Hamilton was welcomed to Valletta with open arms,” said Capt. Timothy Cronin, commanding officer of Hamilton. “The reception we received is evidence of the strong friendship we have with Malta and its people. Our visit represents America’s commitment to enhancing Malta’s maritime capabilities.”