U.S. Marines Bring New Capabilities to International Naval Exercise
November 14, 2024
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Donahue, left, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, conducts exothermic breaching training with a member of the Tunisian Naval Forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Nov. 6, 2024.
Ships Set Sail for Phase Two of Exercise Phoenix Express 2024
November 9, 2024
Participating nations conduct PHOTOEX during at-sea portion of Phoenix Express 24, November 9, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, 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.
Exercise Phoenix Express 2024 Kicks Off in Tunisia
November 5, 2024
Leaders from Algeria, Belgium, Georgia, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Türkiye and United States gather for the opening ceremony of Phoenix Express 2024 in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 5, 2024.
USS Oak Hill Arrives in Limassol, Cyprus
November 1, 2024
240630-N-HE057-1082 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 30, 2024) The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) steams in formation with the remaining components of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), and the Royal Navy Daring-class air-defense destroyer HMS Duncan (D 37) in the Mediterranean Sea, June 30, 2024. The IKECSG is on a scheduled deployment to the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to promote regional security and to deter aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)
Truman Strike Group Destroyers Conduct Barents Sea Operations
October 23, 2024
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), conducted routine maritime operations in the Barents Sea in international waters, Oct. 21.
Patrol Squadron 26 Departs on Deployment
October 23, 2024
241001-N-HM576-1023 NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fl. (Oct. 01, 2024) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Andrew Taylor and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Michael Thompson Jr. launch a P-8A Poseidon as it leaves for deployment, Oct. 1. The Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 “Tridents” are based in Jacksonville, Florida, and are currently forward deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aubrey Stueven)
USS Oak Hill arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
October 17, 2024
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 28, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) sails behind the San Antonio-class transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a basic surface warfare exercise while participating in a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) with other U.S. Navy warships. Warships assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group are participating in the exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Virginia, to maintain readiness, proficiency and lethality. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brenton Poyser/Released)
Fifth U.S. Navy DDG Homeport Shifts to Rota, Spain
October 15, 2024
Cmdr. Scott Burrill, the commanding officer of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), raises a Spanish flag with Spanish Armada Capt. Ernesto Guesos, Commander, 41st Frigate Squadron, during the ship's homeport shift to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, from NAVSTA Norfolk, Va., Oct. 15, 2024.
USS New York Arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus for Port Visit
October 15, 2024
The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) enters port in Larnaca, Cyprus, Oct. 14, 2024. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). The WSPARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner)
Truman Strike Group Transits Strait of Dover for the North Sea
October 15, 2024
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group transits the Strait of Dover, Oct. 14, for the North Sea where the strike group will conduct operations with Allies and partners. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mike Shen)