USS Gerald R Ford Beach Det at NSA Souda Bay

Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Greece hosted USS Gerald R. Ford's logistics detachment from August 16 to September 6, 2023. [{ "selector": ".zswwb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 426px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The detachment's primary role is to coordinate the transportation of supplies and materials for the aircraft carrier [{ "selector": ".ssedp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 436px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The carrier strike group conducted training and operations to support maritime stability and security. [{ "selector": ".wqbaq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 383px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Remotely-located logistics detachments, known as "Beach Dets," provide staging locations for carrier deliveries [{ "selector": ".ggicp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 430px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

NSA Souda Bay serves as a supply line for friendly forces in the region, with an all-weather airfield and deep-water pier. [{ "selector": ".otnji-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 406px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Beach Det. was supported by Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Site Souda Bay. [{ "selector": ".dqxct-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 418px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

These logistics hubs transited 22,050 pounds of cargo, including mail and parts, via 10 COD flights. [{ "selector": ".zprso-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 410px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The C-2A Greyhound aircraft was used for cargo and personnel transport between the ship and Souda Bay. [{ "selector": ".iqbng-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 426px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]