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Exercise Phoenix Express 2026 Concludes in Tunisia

Jan. 23, 2026 - TUNIS, Tunisia - Eight partner nations concluded the 20th iteration of exercise Phoenix Express, led by U.S. 6th Fleet, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, and hosted by Tunisia in Tunis, Jan. 20-23, 2026...

CTF 68 Builds Maritime Advantage with NATO Allies During Exercise Freezing Winds 2025

251125-N-WY042-1242 UPINNIEMI, Finland (Nov. 25, 2025) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile 8, Commander Task Group 68.1, and Finnish Navy sailors conduct a live-fire exercise as a part of Freezing Winds 25 in Upinniemi, Finland, Nov. 25, 2025. EODMU 8 is part of the forward-deployed Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, having operational capability to locate, identify, detect, render safe, recover, field evaluate and dispose of all explosive ordnance. Freezing Winds is conducted to increase interoperability between Marines, Finland, and NATO Allies by executing combined amphibious operations in and around the Baltic Sea littorals and is part of a regularly occurring series of exercises in northern Europe that demonstrates the capability to deploy and train Marines and Sailors in support of the NATO Alliance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan J. Ruiz-Lazcano)

Jan. 23, 2026 - U.S. Navy expeditionary forces assigned to Commander, Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces Europe-Africa/Commander, Task Force 68 (CTF 68) recently concluded operations in support of Exercise Freezing Winds 2025, a Finnish-led...

U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium concludes in Naples, Italy

U.S. service members attending the January 2026 Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium gather for a group photo at U.S Naval Support Active Naples, Italy, Jan. 12, 2026. MSCAS is an annual symposium hosting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps attachés, Personnel Exchange Program Officers, and U.S. 6th Fleet liaison officers stationed throughout Europe and Africa to address theater security cooperation and maritime safety and security concerns. For over 80 years, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa has forged strategic relationships with Allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and stability.

Jan. 21, 2026 - U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) hosted the U.S. Maritime Security Cooperation and Attaché Symposium (MSCAS), an annual symposium hosting more than 80 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps attachés, Personnel Exchange...

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...

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

🚀 Phoenix Express 2026 is a GO! 8 partner nations 🤝 1 mission: enhancing maritime security. This tabletop exercise sharpens our collective readiness to counter illicit sea-based activity. Peace is secured through strength and steadfast partnerships. ⚓️ @USAfricaCommand https://t.co/0gfxOgGddw

RT @US_EUCOM: @POTUS @DeptofWar https://t.co/E0hii3A6Zo

RT @US_EUCOM: This seizure supports @POTUS Proclamation targeting sanctioned vessels that threaten the security and stability of the Wester…

RT @US_EUCOM: The @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov, in coordination with the @DeptofWar today announced the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 for violati…

RT @USNavyCNO: On this Christmas Day, CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle, VCNO Adm. James Kilby, and MCPON John Perryman reached out to Sailors across t…

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

⚓❄ 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

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

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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