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USS Mahan DDG 72 passes Strait of Gibraltar westbound on Oct 31, 2025

"USS Mahan DDG 72 passes the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on October 31, 2025, as part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group's critical operations."

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USS Mahan DDG 72 passes Strait of Gibraltar westbound on Oct 31, 2025
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The USS Mahan (DDG 72), an escort ship of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CSG-12), was observed passing the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on October 31, 2025.

This movement is part of the ongoing operations involving the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, which has been active in international waters. The USS Mahan is a guided missile destroyer, contributing to the strike group"s capabilities.

For further context on recent developments in military operations, see previous reports regarding the arrival of the USAF C-32B Gatekeeper in Ponce, Puerto Rico on October 30.

The USS Mahan"s passage through the Strait of Gibraltar highlights the strategic movements of U.S. naval forces in the region.