The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that the USS Gravely, a United States Navy guided-missile destroyer, will dock in Port of Spain for a five-day visit starting October 26, 2025. The vessel, carrying around 300 sailors, will engage in joint training exercises with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF). The operations will focus on infantry tactics, maintenance protocols, and advanced medical capabilities, facilitated by members of the 22nd US Marine Expeditionary Unit. This visit highlights the US commitment to bolstering regional security and defense cooperation in the Caribbean. To accommodate the warship, several berths at the port will be temporarily closed, with shipping operators advised to adjust their schedules. The deployment aligns with heightened US security activities in the region, including recent security alerts issued to US citizens in Trinidad and Tobago. Despite geopolitical tensions, Trinidad and Tobago has expressed support for US-led initiatives to combat transnational crimes such as narcotics and human trafficking.