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
Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing
Partner nations work together using a sea vision tool called SMARTMast, during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns.
Feb. 11, 2026 - Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing...
Strengthening Partnerships Through Music: U.S. Navy Band Engages Mauritian Communities During Cutlass Express 2026
Musician 3rd Class Caleb Allen with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band (Topside Brass Band) plays at their performance at Caudan Waterfront (Umbrella Concert), Port Louis, Mauritius during Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26). CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns
Feb. 10, 2026 - Strengthening Partnerships through Music: U.S. Navy Band Engages Mauritian Communities during Cutlass Express 2026...
Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch
OS2 Melissa Adams and Shane Condon,with Task Force 66 and Seychelles Coast Guardsman Captain Julian Morel prepare the launch of the Lightfish, an unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking for the first time the system has been deployed from a partner surface vessel, as part of Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26).
Feb. 10, 2026 - Commander Task Force (CTF) 66 launched a Lightfish Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) for the first time off a partner nation’s vessel during Cutlass Express 2026 off the coast of the Indian Ocean, Feb. 9...
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa
Members of the official party for the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 2026 (CE 26), including Lt Gen. John Brennan, Deputy Commander, United States Africa Command, (second to right), and Rear Adm. Kelly Ward, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa Commander, Task Force 66 (CTF-66), (far right), stand at attention for the National Anthem. CE 26 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver / RELEASED).
Feb. 3, 2026 - Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by U.S. Sixth Fleet kicks off in Port Louis, Mauritius Feb. 2-12...
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...
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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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🚀 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
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RT @US_EUCOM: The @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov, in coordination with the @DeptofWar today announced the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 for violati…
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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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