Defense News in Brief: USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Durres, Republic of Albania, Strengthening NATO and Maritime Partnerships

Source: United States Navy

The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Porto Romano, Durrës, Republic of Albania, on Sept. 9, 2025, for a scheduled port visit, highlighting the close partnership between the United States and Albania, a key NATO Ally.