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U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC)

USS Laboon Sailors Provide Assistance to Distressed Mariners

by USS Laboon Public Affairs
13 March 2024

240311-N-DY413-3143
240311-N-DY413-3143 GULF OF ADEN (March 11, 2024) Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) approach a disabled vessel in the Gulf of Aden, March 11, to assist three stranded mariners. USS Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
240311-N-DY413-3143
240311-N-DY413-3143
240311-N-DY413-3143 GULF OF ADEN (March 11, 2024) Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) approach a disabled vessel in the Gulf of Aden, March 11, to assist three stranded mariners. USS Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.
Photo By: Official U.S. Navy photo
VIRIN: 240311-N-DY413-3143
GULF OF ADEN - Crew members from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) provided assistance to three mariners on a disabled vessel in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden, March 11.

Following a distress signal from the mariners, Laboon Sailors embarked a rigid-hull inflatable boat to offer assistance. After determining the vessel was disabled, the Sailors brought the mariners back to their ship.

None of the mariners appeared to be injured. They were turned over to a regional coast guard.

“The Sailors of Team Laboon continue to prove their excellence,” said Cmdr. Eric Blomberg, Laboon commanding officer. “Assisting mariners at sea is inherently dangerous, but the team executed without hesitation – without fear – to extend their compassion to people in distress. I’m incredibly proud to be a part of this team.”

Laboon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. 


 
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