HSL-42 Detachment 3 Preps For Joint Warrior
HSL-42 Detachment 3 Preps For Joint Warrior
By Lt.j.g. J.C. Maniscalco
HSL-42
HSL-42 Detachment 3 "Moo Thunder" has completed final preparations for a three month deployment aboard the USS Vicksburg (CG-69).
The ship is transiting the North Atlantic to participate in exercises with the Norwegian Navy, followed by Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) with the British Navy, and then the multinational exercise, Joint Warrior.
Joint Warrior is an exercise among a host of allied and NATO nations involving air, sea, and ground forces.
"Joint Warrior is an essential tool in establishing a multinational maritime security force. These tactics are directly applicable to current NATO operations around the globe. Our Proud Warrior det will not only significantly add to Vicksburg's combat reach, they will give the entire Joint Warrior exercise a better maritime security picture," stated Capt. Tim Mahan, USS Vicksburg commanding officer.
The Air Detachment recently completed its Week One Work-Ups aboard the USS Vicksburg. During this week, the ship and new Air Department conducted a variety of exercises in preparation for the deployment.