The command ship USS Mount Whitney sails in formation with other U.S. and NATO warships in the Baltic Sea.

Strength Through Alliance
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Ready for Takeoff: P-8A Poseidon
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Onward to the Mission: Leaving Port
Sailors form a line to conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walkdown on the flight line at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, ensuring the area is safe for aircraft operations.

Securing the Flight Line at Sigonella
A sailor in yellow flight deck gear signals to aircraft on the deck of a large aircraft carrier.

Directing Traffic at Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), fires its Mk 45 5-inch gun during a Naval Surface Firing Support (NSFS) exercise at sea.

Thunder at Sea
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Standing By for Launch
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Allies Through the Strait
USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Split, Croatia
USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Split, Croatia.
April 2, 2026 - The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day port visit, March 28-April 2...
U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit
Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, participates in a gift exchange with the Kenya Chief of Defence, General Charles Kahariri, during a visit to the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Leaders from U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) visited Kenya to reinforce a security partnership and work with the Kenya Defence Forces to strengthen regional capabilities. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa works with allies and partners to support security and stability in the region.
March 31, 2026 - U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.The visit, Wikoff’s first to Africa as the NAVAF commander,...
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Split, Croatia
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrives in Split, Croatia, March 28, 2026. Gerald R. Ford is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces in the region. (U.S. Navy photo)
March 28, 2026 - The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 28, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece, where the ship conducted a working port to...
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) Returns to Rota
Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returns to its homeport at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, March 27, 2026. NAVSTA Rota is a complex operational platform designed to maintain maximum readiness, home to units operating across the spectrum of military operations, and the foundation from which these forces operate to deter conflict and win wars. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jett Morgan)
March 27, 2026 - NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 27, 2026) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain upon successful completion of the ship’s eighth Forward-Deployed Naval...
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Souda Bay
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on March 23, 2026. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
March 23, 2026 - The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrived at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, March 23, 2026, for maintenance and repairs after operating in the Red Sea. The aircraft carrier remains fully mission capable...
U.S. Navy, Estonian Partners Conduct Ice Diving Training to Enhance Baltic Maritime Readiness
Equipment Operator 1st Class Devon Maher, U.S. Navy Seabee Diver assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), conduct ice diving operations during a bilateral ice diving exchange with Estonian Rescue Board and Estonian Navy divers at Rummu Quarry Lake, Feb. 10, 2026. The annual exercise enhances cold-weather diving proficiency and maritime readiness in the Baltic Sea region. UCT 1, CDD/B, currently deployed under 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (22 NCR), is a specially trained and equipped unit within Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces that specializes in diving, light salvage, underwater construction, and military engineering operations in austere environments.
Feb. 19, 2026 - U.S. Navy Seabee Divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), are conducting ice diving and underwater demolition training with the Estonian Rescue Board (ERB) and...
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USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Split, Croatia, on April 2, following a five-day port visit for scheduled repairs and resupply. Gerald R. Ford remains poised for full mission tasking in support of national objectives in any area of operation. https://t.co/IUy1Ivskdh https://t.co/rVE9rvzv3H
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🇺🇸🇰🇪 ADM Wikoff visited Kenya to reinforce our shared commitment to maritime security & counter-terrorism. https://t.co/ey6nknbba4 #USNavy #NAVAF #Kenya #SecurityPartnership #ReadyForces #Freedom250 @kdfinfo @USNavy @USAfricaCommand @USEmbassyKenya https://t.co/0LTWPLPL6Z
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RT @USNavy: The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, arrived in Split, Croatia for a port visit March 28. "We are incred…
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The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 28, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece. Read more https://t.co/dcQmH8Neh9 https://t.co/YnMtdr31aF
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The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 29, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece. Read more https://t.co/kipkNDNtZC https://t.co/e6WJpP28Rp
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Cleared for takeoff! 🚁 HSM-79 Griffins are conducting flight ops aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) in the Mediterranean, sharpening their skills for MOB-A certification. Always ready! #US6thFleet #NavyReady 🌊 https://t.co/kFceq81054
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See everything, share everything. 🌐 In Phoenix Express 2026, Maritime Domain Awareness is key. We're fusing intel from 8 nations to create a unified picture of the seas. Better data = Faster response. It's how we stay ahead of threats. 📈 #PhoenixExpress #MaritimeSecurity https://t.co/CHZZdSCdd3
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🚀 Phoenix Express 2026 is a GO! 8 partner nations 🤝 1 mission: enhancing maritime security. This tabletop exercise sharpens our collective readiness to counter illicit sea-based activity. Peace is secured through strength and steadfast partnerships. ⚓️ @USAfricaCommand https://t.co/0gfxOgGddw
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