The US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) is conducting a routine patrol in the Black Sea.The vessel entered the Black Sea on 25 November to work with Nato allies and partners in the region.Arleigh Burke commanding officer commander Patrick Chapman said: “Now, more than ever, we stand firmly alongside our Nato allies and partners in the Black Sea region.“USS Arleigh Burke serves as a proud symbol of the US Navy’s commitment to freedom and maritime security around the globe.”
