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
USS Paul Ignatius Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, salutes Cmdr. Joseph Phillips as he is relieved of duty during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Jan. 1, 2026. Paul Ignatius 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 Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region.
Jan. 5, 2026 - Cmdr. Joseph Phillips turned over as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) with Cmdr. William Burke during a change of command ceremony held on Pier 1 at Naval...
U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania Holds Change of Command Ceremony
Cmdr. Carleigh Gregory, Aegis Ashore Romania’s 12th commanding officer, departing the Change of Command Ceremony after assuming command.
Dec. 9, 2025 - Cmdr. Carleigh Gregory relieved Cmdr. Robert Foster as U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Romania (USAAMDSRO) commanding officer during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu,...
USS Paul Ignatius Conducts Naval Surface Fire Support Exercise with Royal Moroccan Navy, Highlighting Defense Cooperation and Partnership
Cmdr. Joseph Phillips, commanding officer of the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), waves to The Royal Moroccan Navy frigate Tarik Ben Ziyad (FSG 613) during a passing exercise as the Moroccan HH-65A Dolphin helicopter collects photos, Dec. 2, 2025. Paul Ignatius 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 Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region.
Dec. 4, 2025 - USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) conducted Atlas Handshake, a bilateral naval surface fire support (NSFS) exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy, while operating in the Atlantic Ocean from Dec. 3-4, 2025...
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Makes Routine Port Visit to Cyprus
240822-N-XO016-1082 CHANIA, Greece (Aug. 22, 2024) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) sails in Chania harbor to the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) to assume a nested mooring configuration, Aug. 22, 2024. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea)
Dec. 3, 2025 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, November 30, 2024...
Seabees Survey Opportunities to Partner in Gabon
Engineering Aid 1st Class Dylan Maznicki, assigned to 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (22NCR), conducts topographic and bathymetric surveys during a joint maritime infrastructure assessment with the Gabonese Navy. 22nd NCR, headquartered in Rota, Spain, commands naval construction forces for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, supporting U.S., allied, and partner interests across the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by CWO5 Christopher Vollmer)
Nov. 25, 2025 - U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (22NCR) partnered with the Gabonese Navy to conduct a range of technical surveys at naval bases in Libreville and Port-Gentil, Gabon, Nov. 25, 2025...
USS Paul Ignatius visits Toulon, France, to strengthen defense partnerships
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) heave a mooring line as the ship arrives in Toulon, France, Nov. 20, 2025. Paul Ignatius 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 Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Macklin)
Nov. 20, 2025 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Toulon, France for a scheduled port visit Nov. 20, 2025...
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Bravo Zulu to CDR Robert Foster on a successful tour as CO, Aegis Ashore Romania—recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal by CAPT Jeremy Carlson (TF SIX FOUR). 🔔 CDR Carleigh Gregory assumes command as the 12th CO. 🇺🇸🇷🇴⚓️ #USNavy #TaskForce64 #AegisAshore https://t.co/bp1nwk1AH0
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⚓❄ U.S. Navy EODMU 8 is in Upinniemi, Finland for Exercise Freezing Winds—strengthening amphibious interoperability with Finnish forces, U.S. Marines, and NATO allies across the Baltic littorals. 🇺🇸🤝🇫🇮  #FreezingWinds #USNavy #NATO #TaskForce68 https://t.co/aBaoQGHKvA
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USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) just crushed a port visit in Agadir, Morocco, then immediately rolled into Atlas Handshake 2025 with the Royal Moroccan Navy! 🇺🇸🇲🇦 Strengthening the Atlantic lifeline together. 🤝🛳️ Enduring U.S.–Morocco friendship in action. #USNavy #AtlasHandshake https://t.co/nEFFR7caS7
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CNO Adm. Caudle and VCNO Adm. Kilby made a heartfelt call to Sailors at Aegis Ashore commands in Romania and Poland, reminding us all of the strength that binds us together even while operating across the globe to defend against threats far from American shores. #StandingTheWatch https://t.co/U5fH7iVSZB
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Kenya Navy—working with Seychelles’ RCOC, Madagascar’s RMIFC, and INTERPOL—stopped a stateless dhow and seized ~1,024 kg of crystal meth in the Western Indian Ocean. AFRICOM/NAVAF efforts helped build the MDA/VBSS skills behind this. More: https://t.co/uCKax3WAuM #CutlassExpress https://t.co/fE1I9wWHeZ
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