231012-N-LK647-1031 EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as seen from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as the ship steams into position to conduct a replenishment-at-sea, Oct. 12, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is currently operating in the East Mediterranean Sea, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The U.S. maintains forward-deployed, ready, and postured forces to deter aggression and support security and stability around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF), accepted the Armada Española’s Premio Especial de la Armada award on behalf of the United States Navy.

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF), accepted the Armada Española’s Premio Especial de la Armada award on behalf of the United States Navy.

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF), accepted the Armada Española’s Premio Especial de la Armada award on behalf of the United States Navy.

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF), accepted the Armada Española’s Premio Especial de la Armada award on behalf of the United States Navy.

Capt. Douglas Sattler, Jr. relieved Capt. Benjamin Selph as commodore of CTF 69, deputy commander of CTF 169, and chief of staff for Submarine Group 8.