Task Force Commander Visits EU Naval Force Frigate FGS Bayern
February 24, 2015 - 12:42EU Task Force Commander, Rear Admiral Jonas Haggren, visited German Navy frigate, FGS Bayern, during one of her patrols in the Gulf of Aden. Rear Admiral Haggren is currently based on board EU Naval Force flagship, HNLMS Johan de Witt. FGS Bayern joined the EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta on 10 February 2015.
Rear Admiral Haggren was welcomed on board by FGS Bayern’s Commanding Officer, Commander Frank Fahnrich, and given a guided tour of the ship, including the Medical Centre, Operations Room and the Bridge. He also met the Boarding Team from the Netherlands.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Rear Admiral Haggren on board today. We are looking forward to the challenges that the next four months will bring and the teamwork and professionalism within the EU Naval Force.” said Commander Fähnrich.
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