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

Strength Through Alliance
An Aviation Structural Mechanic directs a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft on a flight line.

Ready for Takeoff: P-8A Poseidon
A group of sailors pulls a thick mooring line on the fantail of a large aircraft carrier.

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
A sailor stands on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier next to an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter.

Standing By for Launch
A multinational naval strike group, including U.S. Navy destroyers and an aircraft carrier, sails in formation.

Allies Through the Strait
US Naval Forces Africa Commander Visits Tunisia to Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership
Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean.
June 14, 2026 - Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean...
U.S. Navy Honors Coast Guard Heroes of D-Day at Omaha Beach Memorial
U.S. Navy Color Guard of Naval Forces Europe/Africa stand in formation to honor the memory of both Jack Hamlin and members of Flotilla One. The 82nd anniversary of D-Day reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and unity of U.S. and Allied forces who fought to liberate the world from tyranny. We honor the sacrifices of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy and parachuted behind enemy lines, ensuring their legacy endures for future generations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daemon Pellegran)
June 5, 2026 - U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) conducted a commemorative ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Memorial on June 4, 2026, to honor the legacy of the U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers who served during the D-Day landings...
U.S. Naval Forces Africa Vice Commander Visits Nigeria
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, right, presents a gift to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff, at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos, Nigeria, June 2, 2026.
June 5, 2026 - Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa Rear Admiral Scott Ruston attended the Nigerian Navy 70th Anniversary Celebrations in one of the top population centers and economic hubs in Africa May 31-June 2, 2026...
BALTOPS 2026 Takes Sail from Gdynia, Poland
A Polish Army Solider salutes the Finnish Navy's Hämeenmaa-class minelayer FNS Uusimaa (05) as it departs the port of Gdynia, Poland, to participate in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 June 4, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Polish Navy Photo)
June 4, 2026 - The 55th iteration of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 kicked off as 20 NATO Ally ships departed the Port of Gdynia, Poland, June 4, 2026...
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) returns to Naval Station Rota following four-month patrol
Lt. Yasmeen Keys, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), mans the rails as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, June 1, 2026.
June 3, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Rota, Spain after the completion of the ship’s fifth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe patrol , June 1, 2026...
USS Roosevelt Departs Rota, Spain
May 22, 2026 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed its homeport of Rota, Spain, to execute its ninth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, May 22, 2026...
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Musicians from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band joined the Latvia National Guard Orchestra during the Commemoration Day of the Victims of Communist Genocide at the Latvian Armed Forces Cemetery in Litene, Latvia. #WeAreNATO #BALTOPS2026 https://t.co/Ujq8HjejsL
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📍Our history runs deep While participating in #BALTOPS2026, U.S. Navy Sailors toured Liepaja Coastal Artillery Battery No. 2, learning about Latvia’s maritime history and the enduring importance of security in the Baltic Sea region. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/1Z805Pw6on
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As Allied and partner forces converge across the Baltic Sea region for #BALTOPS2026, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) transits the Skagerrak Strait in support of the exercise. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/6Sjg3XxsSs
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USS Mount Whitney transits the Skagerrak Strait during #BALTOPS2026, joining Allied forces operating across the Baltic Sea region. Mount Whitney helps connect maritime forces from across the Alliance, enabling coordination, communication, and interoperability at sea. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/YFydXpxoIK
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USS Mount Whitney transits the Skagerrak Strait during #BALTOPS2026, joining Allied forces operating across the Baltic Sea region. Mount Whitney helps connect maritime forces from across the Alliance, enabling coordination, communication, and interoperability at sea. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/mPL2EWxrvp
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Sailors aboard the German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Braunschweig (F 260) conducted a small-arms live-fire exercise during #BALTOPS2026, strengthening the skills required to defend the ship and respond to potential threats at sea. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/tPydrdG31n
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RT @FrenchForces: 📍Baltic sea | French Navy involved in the area 🌊   3 🇫🇷 ships take part in NATO exercises and operations in the Baltic se…
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☢️ Ready to respond Marines assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion trained with Latvian National Guard personnel to identify, contain, and transport simulated hazardous materials during a CBRN training during #BALTOPS2026. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/Jpj6F5Wcwj
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🎯 Tomorrows threat is today’s target 🦾 Training against unmanned systems in realistic scenarios helps Allied forces refine detection, tracking, and engagement procedures while preparing for the evolving challenges of the modern maritime battlespace. #BALTOPS2026 #WeAreNATO https://t.co/0W7Q7LCIVO
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🌊 Beneath the surface lies the challenge. NATO Allies and partners employed unmanned underwater vehicles during #BALTOPS2026 to strengthen their ability to detect, identify, and respond to maritime threats in the Baltic Sea region. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/IPdrH5724b
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