Bad Homburg celebrates Fregatte Hessen: A sign of connection!
Bad Homburg celebrates Fregatte Hessen: A sign of connection!
Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Deutschland - An exciting encounter recently took place in Bad Homburg when a 14-member delegation of the frigate "Hessen" visited the city under the leadership of frigate captain Philipp Blau. This visit was not only a friendly gesture, but also an expression of the sponsorship between the state of Hesse and the ship, which has been in service since 2006. Bad-homburg.de reports that the program of the day comprised through the historic Bad Homburg Castle and the Redeemer Church.
Mayor Alexander Hetjes took the opportunity to emphasize the connection and appreciation for the soldiers of the Navy. "Your work is invaluable for us," he said at the reception. During the tour of the Redeemer Church, Pastor Andreas Hannemann impressed the delegation not only with the rich history of the building, but also by promotion to the bell tower, which offers a breathtaking view over the city. Cantor Susanne Rohn presented the impressive organ system and ensured a sonorous deposit that captivated the guests.A look behind the scenes of the frigate "Hessen"
In the context of their stay, the members of the frigate had the opportunity to learn more about the restoration of the castle and the eventful history of the Redeemer Church. Especially the first -class ambience and the historical charm of the places left a lasting impression. The frigate "Hessen" itself is currently going through a comprehensive general overhaul in Wilhelmshaven after it was active for three years.The "Hessen" is a ship of the Saxony class with a length of 143 meters and a crew of up to 255 soldiers. It was put into service on April 21, 2006 and has since established itself as one of the most powerful ships in the German Marine. Equipped with the latest radar systems and steering weapons, their main task is air defense and protection of marine associations and allies. [wikipedia.org] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/hessen_ (ship, _2006)) lists that the frigate was also involved in numerous international operations, including the rescue of over 3,400 migrants in the Mediterranean or the backup at the G20 summit 2017 in Hamburg.
sociable get -together and sense of community
The day ended with a convivial evening in the Löwenherz-Bräu in Wehrheim, where the delegation met, among other things, on representatives of the State Chancellery, the Bundestag and the Landtag. The chairman of the Freundeskreis Fregatte Hessen, Bernhardt P. Kluge, emphasized the importance of sponsorship and spoke about how important it is to maintain such bonds between marine and civil society.
The frigate "Hessen" is not only an impressive ship, but also a living symbol for the exchange and the commitment between the soldiers of the Navy and the citizens of Hesse. The frigate's infirmary even bears the name "Bad Homburg", which once again underlines the close connection. In this way, the frigate not only connects the water, but also the hearts of the people.
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