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
Senegal Concludes VBSS Training as part of Exercise Obangame Express
Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 participants practice tactical combat casualty care techniques at La Base Militaire de Bel Air, Senegal, April 21, 2026. OE26 is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)
April 28, 2026 - Naval forces from 17 nations executed Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations in Senegal as part of Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational effort aimed at strengthening maritime security in West African...
From Pier to Platform: Seabees Enable Autonomous Operations During Obangame Express 2026
Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Crafts (GARC) deploy in formation during a live robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) demonstration with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66 during Exercise Obangame Express 2026 in Douala, Cameroon, April 25, 2026. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns.
April 27, 2026 - U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) are enabling the next generation of maritime operations during Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026,...
Historic U.S. Naval Visit Reinforces U.S.-Côte d’Ivoire Security Partnership
Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Abidjan this week, marking the highest-level U.S. Navy visit to the country and underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense partnership. During his visit to Abidjan, Wikoff met with Abroulaye Fofana, the Permanent Secretary of the Interministerial Committee in Charge of State Actions at Sea, to discuss maritime interoperability and cooperation. He then met with General d’Armée Lassina Doumbia, Chief of the Defense Staff, to advance U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense cooperation, with a focus on regional stability and shared interests in the Gulf of Guinea.
April 24, 2026 - Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Abidjan this week, marking the highest-level U.S. Navy visit to the country and underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense...
U.S. Naval Forces Africa Visits Accra to Advance Maritime Cooperation with Ghana
Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Accra April 21-22, meeting with U.S. embassy leadership and senior Ghanaian government officials to reinforce shared maritime security priorities in the Gulf of Guinea and to advance cooperation between the United States and the Ghana Navy.
April 23, 2026 - Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Accra April 21-22, meeting with U.S. embassy leadership and senior Ghanaian government officials to reinforce shared maritime security priorities...
Exercise Obangame Express Returns to Cameroon for 15th Iteration
Leaders from the United States and West Africa pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of Obangame Express 26.
April 23, 2026 - Obangame Express 2026 (OE 26), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet, held an opening ceremony for the exercise April 23, 2026 in host nation Cameroon...
U.S. Naval Forces Africa visits Namibia, meets with U.S. ambassador, defense officials 
Admiral George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Windhoek and Walvis Bay this week to meet with Namibian government officials alongside U.S. Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano. The visit focused on shared maritime interests between Namibia and the United States.
April 19, 2026 - Admiral George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Windhoek and Walvis Bay this week to meet with Namibian government officials alongside U.S. Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano. The visit...
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Partnership across the sea. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇹 The USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) renders honors to the Italian Navy’s Giovanni Delle Bande Nere (P 434). Side by side, we sharpen our edge, strengthen our bonds, and stand ready to defend shared interests wherever the mission calls. 🌍🔥 #Freedom250 https://t.co/opDe6wtGAM
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Rear Adm. Ward visited Cabo Verde during Obangame Express, touring Senegal’s OPV NIANI ahead of its transatlantic voyage to FLEETEX & INR 250. He also met CHOD Rear Adm. Manuel Semedo and the 1st Military Region Commander in Mindelo 🤝⚓️ https://t.co/DqB60bMlYE
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Under cover of darkness, the mission doesn’t pause: a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II from the 56th Rescue Squadron lands on USS Mount Whitney for deck landing qualifications — interoperability, precision, calm under pressure. #Freedom250 #USAF #USNavy https://t.co/p6qqd07f1Y
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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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