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USS Mahan concludes Arctic mission, arrives in Norway for port visit

John Eldridge

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 3:12 AM UTC

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Above is previous coverage of the USS Mahan’s return to Naval Station Norfolk from 2021

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The USS Mahan, a guided-missile destroyer from the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, arrived in Norway for a scheduled port visit on Thursday, Sept. 11.

This visit comes after the conclusion of a joint operation in the Barents Sea above the Arctic Circle between the Mahan and allies from Norway, Germany, and France.

“My crew and I are so thankful for our opportunity to operate above the Arctic Circle,” said Benjamin Mattes, commanding officer of Mahan. “We are excited to visit Bergen, and we thank our Norwegian Ally for welcoming us with open arms.”

Prior to the Arctic operations, the Mahan participated in the Neptune Strike 25-2 training with NATO allies, an exercise that took place in the Mediterranean Sea.

“The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group’s deployment so far has focused on enhancing our capabilities and improving our coordination for competition alongside our Allies and partners,” said Rear Admiral Paul Lanzilotta. “Mahan’s work in the Barents Sea alongside the Royal Norwegian Navy and USS Bainbridge is a testament to our shared resolve against any potential threats, no matter the operating environment.”