CTF-64

Based in Naples, Italy, Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64) is a component of the U.S. 6th Fleet, with a mission established on March 24, 2016. It is responsible for executing all facets of joint, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) from the maritime domain. This includes the planning, integration, and execution for assigned forces of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), the U.S. Sixth Fleet, and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO).

CTF 64 exercises operational control over the Aegis Ashore missile defense sites in Romania and Poland and also oversees the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)-equipped destroyers stationed in Rota, Spain. As a Voluntary National Contribution to STRIKFORNATO, CTF 64 facilitates the rapid integration and employment of the Alliance's naval combat capabilities across IAMD and Strike missions. Additionally, during Phase 0 operations, it provides direct IAMD planning support to USAFE, USAFAF, STRIKFORNATO, AIRCOM, and JFC Naples.

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USS The Sullivans Conducts Interoperability with Tunisian Navy

211105-N-UT641-0001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 05, 2021) Sailors assigned to the Tunisian Naval offshore patrol vessel TNS Jugurtha (P610) board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) during a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training exercise, Nov. 05, 2021. The Sullivans, homeported in Mayport, Fl, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janiel Adames)

Nov. 24, 2021 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and Tunisian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels TNS Jugurtha (P610) and TNS Carthage (P503), conducted multiple tactical operations to enhance maritime...

USS Donald Cook Exchanges Honors with Lithuanian Naval Vessel

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Lithuanian minesweeper LNS Kursis (M54), April 18, 2020. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 10th patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

April 25, 2020 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Lithuanian minesweeper LNS KURSIS (M54), April 18, 2020...

CTF-65 Hosts Operation Junction Rain Phase I

Crew members assigned to USCG cutter Thetis pose with members of the Cabo Verdean Coast Guard and Maritime Police following a successful Operation Junction Rain (OJR) Phase I, May 2, 2019. OJR is a part of the Africa Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership, a U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet-facilitated initiative that aims to enhance the maritime enforcement capabilities of African partners in order to improve management and security of the maritime domain.

May 13, 2019 - Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 hosted Phase 1 of Operation Junction Rain (OJR), which featured U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) Thetis (WMEC 910) partnering with Nigeria and Cabo Verde to combat illicit activities in their...