“The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group has been working with the Italian Navy since they started training in 2021 for their deployment,” said Ishee. “The integration of ITS Caio Duilio, ITS Carabiniere, and ITS Andrea Doria into their team, as well as their work with ITS Cavour during recent multi-carrier operations highlights the importance and value of not just interoperability, but interchangeability, among NATO allies and partners.”

ITS Andrea Doria (D 553) is currently operating within the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and is executing warfare commander duties as assigned.