DefenceTalkUSS Ross (DDG 71) departed its Norfolk homeport June 3 on her way to Rota, Spain, as the second of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be forward deployed there. To enhance the security of the European region, two additional ballistic missile defense (BMD)-capable destroyers – USS Porter (DDG 78) from Norfolk and USS Carney […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uss-ross-to-be-forward-deployed-to-rota-spain-59779/

DefenceTalkUSS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departed her homeport of Norfolk, Va. Jan. 31 on her way to Rota, Spain, as the first of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be stationed there. “The U.S. has a historically strong partnership with Spain, and the strength of that relationship is exemplified today as the first of four […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uss-donald-cook-departs-norfolk-for-permanent-station-in-rota-spain-50240/