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BALTOPS 2026 concludes in Kiel, Germany
June 19, 2026 — Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 concluded on June 19, 2026, in Kiel, Germany, coinciding with the start of the annual Kiel Navy Week... MORE

A multinational group of NATO military leaders assemble near the Freedom Monument in honor of Occupation of the Latvian Republic Day in Riga, Latvia, June 17, 2026.

NAVAF Commander Highlights Shared Security, Historic Ties During Visit to Algeria
June 17, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Algiers on June 9, 2026, to engage with senior Algerian defense and naval leadership, as well as U.S. diplomatic representatives. The visit underscored the strong shared security interests between the United States and Algeria, highlighting opportunities to expand maritime collaboration in the region... MORE

Adm. George M. Wikoff, right, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, signs the guest book of Maj. Gen. Mahfoud Benmeddah, the commander of the Algerian Naval Forces, during a meeting in Algiers, June 9. The visit underscores the strong shared security interests between the United States and Algeria, highlighting opportunities to expand maritime collaboration in the region. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

US Naval Forces Africa Commander Visits Tunisia to Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership
June 14, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean... MORE

Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Tunisia June 8, underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Tunisia maritime security partnership in North Africa and the Mediterranean.

U.S. Navy Honors Coast Guard Heroes of D-Day at Omaha Beach Memorial
June 5, 2026 — U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) conducted a commemorative ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Memorial on June 4, 2026, to honor the legacy of the U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers who served during the D-Day landings... MORE

U.S. Navy Color Guard of Naval Forces Europe/Africa stand in formation to honor the memory of both Jack Hamlin and members of Flotilla One.

U.S. Naval Forces Africa Vice Commander Visits Nigeria
June 5, 2026 — Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa Rear Admiral Scott Ruston attended the Nigerian Navy 70th Anniversary Celebrations in one of the top population centers and economic hubs in Africa May 31-June 2, 2026... MORE

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott W. Ruston, Vice Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa, right, presents a gift to Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff, at the Sea Power for Africa Symposium, during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Celebration in Lagos, Nigeria, June 2, 2026.

BALTOPS 2026 Takes Sail from Gdynia, Poland
June 4, 2026 — The 55th iteration of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 kicked off as 20 NATO Ally ships departed the Port of Gdynia, Poland, June 4, 2026... MORE

A Polish Army Solider salutes the Finnish Navy's Hämeenmaa-class minelayer FNS Uusimaa (05) as it departs the port of Gdynia, Poland, to participate in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 June 4, 2026.

USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) returns to Naval Station Rota following four-month patrol
June 3, 2026 — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Rota, Spain after the completion of the ship’s fifth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe patrol , June 1, 2026... MORE

Lt. Yasmeen Keys, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), mans the rails as the ship returns to its homeport of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, June 1, 2026.

USS Roosevelt Departs Rota, Spain
May 22, 2026 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed its homeport of Rota, Spain, to execute its ninth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol, May 22, 2026... MORE

USS Roosevelt Holds Change of Command in Bay of Cadiz
May 22, 2026 — Cmdr. R. J. DaPrato relieved Cmdr. Jared L. Carlson as the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) during a change of command ceremony in the Bay of Cadiz, May 22, 2026... MORE

Cmdr. R. J. DaPrato, commanding officer of USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), make his first address to the crew, on the flight deck of Roosevelt, May 22, 2026. Daprato relieved Cmdr. Jared L. Carlson from command of Roosevelt during the ceremony.

USS Mount Whitney, Naval Special Warfare Conduct Maritime Interdiction Training
May 20, 2026 — U.S. East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) conducted maritime interdiction operations (MIO) training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while operating in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Spain, May 20, 2026... MORE

U.S. East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) conduct Maritime Interdiction Operation training aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in the Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 2026.