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Reversing Roles during Unconventional Times: U.S. Navy Ships Support Military Sealift Command
May 7, 2020 — For the first time in Military Sealift Command (MSC) and 6th Fleet history, MSC’s Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), which typically provides support to U.S. Navy and allied ships through rapid refueling and replenishment-at-sea (RAS), was resupplied by U.S. Navy ships, May 1, 2020... MORE

USS Roosevelt, USS Porter, USNS Supply PHOTOEX

Support Site Postal: A Great Team Doing Great Things
May 7, 2020 — The van arrives almost every morning like clockwork. As it backs into place, a large black metal barrier slides open. Another delivery is about to be processed... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) Fransesco Ciccarelli, postal clerk (right), and Logistics Specialist Seaman Oralia Ortiz sort and organize incoming mail at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Support Site post office, attached to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella, April 30, 2020. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Justin Stumberg/Released)

USNS Yuma Arrives in Slovenia for Cargo Offload
May 7, 2020 — KOPER, Slovenia -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) arrived for a port call in Koper, Slovenia, May 7. This is the second port visit by an expeditionary fast transport in Koper, the first was from USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) in Jan. 2020, highlighting the strategic importance of the Port of Koper for Allied military mobility... MORE

170701-N-OH262-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 1, 2017) -- A view of Military Sealift Command's expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Yuma (T-EPF 8) pier-side onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 1. EPF class ships are designed to transport 600 short tons of military cargo 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. The ship is capable of operating in austere ports and waterways, interfacing with roll-on/roll-off discharge facilities, and on/off-loading a combat-loaded Abrams main battle tank. (U.S. Navy photograph by Bill Mesta/released)

U.S., U.K. Ships Operate in the Barents Sea
May 4, 2020 — Four U.S. Navy ships and a Royal Navy ship entered the Barents Sea, working together to conduct maritime security operations in the challenging environmental conditions above the Arctic Circle, May 4, 2020... MORE

U.S., British ships conduct Anti-submarine exercise above Arctic Circle
May 1, 2020 — NORWEGIAN SEA — U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) conducted a bilateral naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise with the U.K., above the Arctic Circle, May 1, 2020... MORE

NORTH ATLANTIC (April 28, 2020)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), USS Porter (DDG 78), and Royal Navy’s HMS Kent (F 78) conduct a connected replenishment in the North Atlantic, April 28, 2020. CNE-CAN/C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman Third Class Anthony Nichols/Released)

Top Admiral in Europe and Africa Talks Alliances, Great Power Competition, and Pandemics
May 1, 2020 — NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) - Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, was the guest speaker for U.S. Naval Institute’s 147th annual meeting, held virtually, April 30, 2020... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 30, 2020) - Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, speaks during the U.S. Naval Institute’s 147th annual meeting, held virtually, April 30, 2020. CNE-CNA-C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo by Master Sergeant OR-8 Florian Fergen/Released)

Hidden Heroes: The ‘Maradona of Retail’ Leads Commissary to Singular Goal
April 30, 2020 — Every day, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples commissary workers are working to restock toilet paper, eggs, produce and canned goods as fast as the items fly off the shelves. Many of these "Hidden Heroes" are host nation Italian employees whose contributions are vital to mission accomplishment and Sailor sustainment... MORE

NAPLES, Italy (April 28, 2020) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commissary Store Manager Lawrence Maravilla poses for a portrait at the NSA Commissary. CNE-CNA/C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with Allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Justin Stumberg/ Released)

USNS Supply Refuels Italian Ship in Mediterranean Sea
April 29, 2020 — Military Sealift Command Supply-Class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) completed an exercise with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 80), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596) in the Mediterranean Sea, April 23... MORE

200422-N-NO090-0002 MEDITERRANEAN SEA- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), and ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596) conduct a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) while conducting joint operations to ensure maritime security in the Mediterranean Sea, 22 April. The frequent seamless operations between the Italian and American navies demonstrate strength and professionalism inherent in steady, practiced partnership. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

HSC-28 Participates in Live-fire training with Albanian Military
April 29, 2020 — The “Ghostriders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, Det. 1, participated in a nighttime aerial gunnery exercise with Albanian allied forces in Bizë, Albania, April 27, 2020... MORE

HSC-28 and Albanian military Gun Exercise

USS Porter Conducts Air Exercises with French Naval Forces
April 28, 2020 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) conducted air exercises with the French navy in the Bay of Biscay, 27 April, 2020... MORE

A French Rafale M fighter aircraft flies by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) April 27, 2020 while conducting Air Defense Exercises in the Bay of Biscay