U.S. destroyer USS Thomas Hudner departs Black Sea

"USS Thomas Hudner departs the Black Sea after completing its participation in the Romanian-led exercise Sea Shield 2021 and conducting maritime security operations in support of NATO Allies - Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania – and Partners in the region Ukraine and Georgia," the tweet reads.

Thomas Hudner entered the Black Sea on March 20, 2021 to conduct presence operations and participate in a multinational naval exercise hosted by Romania, Sea Shield 21, which included ships from nine different nations conducting operations across the entire spectrum of naval warfare.

"Our trip to the Black Sea was very productive. We are excited to have been part of a continual integration of air and maritime units operating across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility for establishing air and maritime superiority and to continue enabling freedom of navigation in all international waters and airspace,” said Cmdr. Bo Mancuso, commanding officer, USS Thomas Hudner.

Thomas Hudner also operated alongside USS Monterey (CG 61) during Sea Shield 21.

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