CTF-67

Task Force 67 is composed of land-based maritime patrol, rotary wing, and electronic attack aircraft that operate over the waters of the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Baltic and Black Sea in anti-submarine, anti-surface, reconnaissance, surveillance, and mining roles. Task Force 67′s official mission is to provide responsive, interoperable, and expeditionary combat ready maritime patrol aircraft and supporting forces to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA-C6F), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Unified Commanders to conduct effective Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), provide factual, credible, actionable intelligence, targeting information, and promote cooperative maritime security in order to enhance regional stability to fight and win our Nation's wars.

Task Force organization:

CTF-67 commands all Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) in the European and African theaters.

TG-67.1 Sigonella, Sicily, VP-Patrol Squadron (P-8A)

TG-67.2 Sigonella, Sicily, Tactical Operation Center (TOC)

TU-67.2.1 Sigonella, Sicily, Mobile Tactical Operation Center (MTOC)

TU-67.2.2 Keflavik, Iceland, Mobile Tactical Operation Center (MTOC)

TG-67.3 Sigonella, Sicily, Triton UAV (MQ-4)(When Activated)

TG-67.4 Souda Bay, Greece, VQ-Squadron (EP-3)

TG-67.5 Spangdahlem, Germany, VAQ-Squadron (EA-18G)

TG-67.6 Sigonella, Italy, HSC-Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (MH-60S)

TG-67.7 Rota, Spain, HSM-Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (MH-60R)

TG-67.8 Keflavik, Iceland, VP-Patrol Squadron (P-8A)

News

USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Split, Croatia

April 2, 2026 - The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day port visit, March 28-April 2...

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, participates in a gift exchange with the Kenya Chief of Defence, General Charles Kahariri, during a visit to the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Leaders from U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) visited Kenya to reinforce a security partnership and work with the Kenya Defence Forces to strengthen regional capabilities. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa works with allies and partners to support security and stability in the region.

March 31, 2026 - U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.The visit, Wikoff’s first to Africa as the NAVAF commander,...

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Split, Croatia

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrives in Split, Croatia, March 28, 2026. Gerald R. Ford 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 in the region. (U.S. Navy photo)

March 28, 2026 - The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) anchored in the Port of Split, Croatia, March 28, following an Adriatic Sea transit from Souda Bay, Greece, where the ship conducted a working port to...

USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) Returns to Rota

Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returns to its homeport at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, March 27, 2026. NAVSTA Rota is a complex operational platform designed to maintain maximum readiness, home to units operating across the spectrum of military operations, and the foundation from which these forces operate to deter conflict and win wars. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jett Morgan)

March 27, 2026 - NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (March 27, 2026) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain upon successful completion of the ship’s eighth Forward-Deployed Naval...

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Souda Bay

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on March 23, 2026. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

March 23, 2026 - The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrived at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, March 23, 2026, for maintenance and repairs after operating in the Red Sea. The aircraft carrier remains fully mission capable...