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Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 Opens with Focus on Interoperability as a Combat Capability

Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 Opens with Focus on Interoperability as a Combat Capability

July 13, 2026 - Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 kicked off in Portland, United Kingdom, today. Naval forces from Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Japan, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, NATO Maritime Allied Command...

CTF 68 Holds Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

CTF 68 Change of Command

July 13, 2026 - Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 held a combined change of command and retirement ceremony at Naval Station Rota, July 10, 2026, which marked the transfer of leadership from Capt. Jeremy Wheat to Capt. Leslie Slootmaker and...

USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrives in Türkiye

NAVAL STATION TARANTO, Italy (Sept. 23, 2025) U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One (NCHB-1), render a hand salute during morning colors in front of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) at Naval Station Taranto, Italy, Sept. 23, 2025.

July 11, 2026 - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrived in Mersin, Türkiye, for a scheduled port visit, July 10, 2026...

Moroccan and Senegalese crews leave a lasting mark through maritime partnership and public engagement as seven African nations contribute to the international gathering

A French Naval Academy sailing vessel displays signal flags as it transits the Hudson River near the Royal Moroccan Navy frigate RMNS Mohammed VI (701) during International Naval Review 250. The multinational maritime event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and highlights cooperation among participating maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darius A. Radzius)

July 8, 2026 - The Royal Moroccan Navy frigate RMNS Mohammed VI and Senegalese Navy offshore patrol vessel Niani concluded their participation in International Naval Review 250 July 8, showcasing African naval capability, leadership and...

Morocco’s Mohammed VI and Senegal’s Niani put African naval capability—and enduring U.S. partnerships—on display as a global fleet honors America at 250

July 6, 2026 - Warships from Morocco and Senegal took their place in the multinational fleet assembled along the Hudson River July 4 as the reviewing ship transited the formation during International Naval Review 250...

Moroccan frigate and Senegalese patrol vessel lead a seven-nation African presence, joined by representatives from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya

July 3, 2026 - Seven African navies are represented in New York as International Naval Review 250 gets underway, putting African ships, sailors and senior leaders at the center of America’s 250th anniversary maritime celebration—and showing...

Tall ships and warships from around the world sailed the Hudson River during #INR2026, honoring 250 years of the U.S. & global maritime partnerships. Featuring USCGC Eagle, Pride of Baltimore II, and vessels from Morocco, Senegal & France. #Freedom250 📸: Lt. Cmdr. D. Radzius https://t.co/B92QECNA2E

Winning Independence. Preserving Independence. Celebrating Independence. 🎆 For 250 years, America’s military has defended freedom. Today, we sail forward honoring the courage of our Sailors standing watch across Europe and Africa. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 #Freedom250 https://t.co/XB1mJ5yYHg

RT @USEmbassyCyprus: The USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Limassol today after months at sea protecting 🇺🇸 🇨🇾 security, just in time t…

More than 6,000 personnel, 30+ Allied ships and aircraft, and 15 nations came together for #BALTOPS2026, advancing integration with NATO commands including Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum and Commander, Task Force Baltic to train as we fight. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/0j1KwGB6G1

RT @NATOJFCBS: 🌊 BALTOPS 26 comes to a close. #BALTOPS26 showcased the full strength of #NATO readiness. 6,000 personnel from 15 natio…

RT @USEmbassyRiga: On June 17, 1940, the Soviet regime launched a brutal occupation of independent #Latvia that would endure for decades. U…

RT @USEmbassyRiga: Atzīmējot #BALTOPS mācības un gaidāmo ASV neatkarības 250. gadadienu, ASV Jūras spēku Eiropā un Āfrikā orķestra Topside…

🇱🇻🤝🇺🇸 Yesterday, Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson and Rear Adm. Māris Polencs honored Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day commemorating the Soviet Union’s occupation of Latvia on June 17, 1940, in a ceremony at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia. #BALTOPS2026 #WeAreNATO https://t.co/hFMbpDLGY9

From ship to shore, Portuguese "Fuzileiros" conduct amphibious operations from ORP Lublin in Latvia during #BALTOPS2026 21st century security challenges demand our forces’ ability to remain mobile, agile and able to surge quickly to diverse locations, as required. #WeAreNATO https://t.co/RQd1oeZESg

Mission ready! 🛠️ Our Seabees have completed the boat ramp in Liepaja, Latvia, during #BALTOPS2026. This ramp isn’t just concrete—it’s the foundation for mobility, sustainment, and getting Allied forces where they need to be. When we build, we build readiness 💪⚓ #WeAreNATO https://t.co/RzCFN3AGif

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