On 11 February 2022, the frigate "Schleswig-Holstein" returned to its home port of Wilhelmshaven after a 179-day absence. The F123 class frigate was part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) in the Aegean and was involved in maritime surveillance.
"During the four and a half months in the theatre of operations, my crew made their contribution to overcoming the refugee and migration crisis. In close cooperation with Greek and Turkish authorities and the EU border protection agency Frontex, we have made a significant contribution to protecting the EU's external borders," reports the commander, frigate captain Andreas Mückusch (44). "At the same time, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant considerable restrictions for us. Hardly any shore leave and, above all, no opportunity to see our families in the meantime made life on board and away from home even more difficult. And yet - or perhaps precisely because of this - we lived and experienced a very special camaraderie at sea. Christmas at sea and New Year's Eve in Piraeus are just two examples of special moments. Nevertheless, the joy of finally seeing our families and friends back home is of course immense.
As part of the SNMG 2, the "Schleswig-Holstein" also took part in numerous exercises, including firing exercises with torpedoes and RAM (Rolling Airframe Missile) missiles. On its return, the crew of almost 200 will sign off for a well-deserved holiday.
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