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USS Normandy, GDFS Shahoud Caribbean Patrol March 30, 2025 March 27, 2025 – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Guyana Defence Force Defiant-class patrol ship GDSF Shahoud in the Caribbean Sea. A PASSEX is an exercise conducted between two or more navies to ensure best practices for communication and cooperation and normally includes both communications and maneuvering drills. These exercises are designed to increase interoperability and enhance capabilities. Normandy, deployed to the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility, is scheduled to protect U.S. interests in the region and strengthen maritime partnerships through bilateral and multinational maritime operations and Theater Security Cooperation port visits. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan M. Kinee. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |