“We did not see any submarines on the way down. While he would not comment on any operations USS Howard may have conducted en route to New Zealand. "We do our best work when we're working alongside those allies, partners, and friends, and it enables us the opportunity to conduct interoperability events.” He said the ship’s visit was “a visible sign of our commitment to our allies, partners and friends”. * Remains of some sailors found on US Navy destroyer * New Zealand Defence Force presented rare award by US Navy
* Top US naval fleet commander makes rare NZ visit for security talks on Pacific The crew of the USS Howard "manned the rails" as it approached Wellington's port. The tests were returned by a helicopter aboard the USS Howard, for processing before the ship arrived in Wellington.Īs a strong northwesterly bore down on Wellington, USS Howard Commander Travis Montplaisir said he was “excited to be here, but the wind is something else”. The crew, which number more than 300 people, had all been tested for Covid-19, with a New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules parachuting tests into the water near the ship as it passed Auckland.
The ship spent two weeks travelling to New Zealand from its home port, Yokosuka, Japan. The crew of the USS Howard, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, “manned the rails” as it sailed into the harbour and pulled alongside Aotea Quay on Friday morning. The USS Howard, a United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer warship, arrived in Wellington's harbour on Friday to conduct exercises with the New Zealand Defence Force.Ī United States warship has arrived in Wellington for a port visit and “official engagement” with the Defence Force, the first visit from the US navy since 2016.
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