 USS Carney joined the Ford-deployed naval forces September 25th, when the ship arrived at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Carney joined three other Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers as part of NATO's Ballistic Missile Defense Partnership. Carney along with USS Donald Cook, USS Ross and USS Porter provide a mobile missile defense option and are a key component of the U.S.-European phased adaptive approach. The phased adaptive approach allows NATO to scale missile defense assets at a pace matched to current threats. In addition to ballistic missile defense, Carney's crew will conduct maritime security operations, work with NATO partners during training exercises, and serve as ambassadors abroad. The U.S. Sixth Fleet conducts a full spectrum of joint operations to promote stability and security in Africa and throughout the region. To learn more about the Sixth Fleet and Carney's operations, visit navy.mil.