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Effective Mine Countermeasure Training at Exercise Northern Coasts 2019
September 16, 2019 — A platoon from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 deployed from Task Force 68 out of Rota, Spain, and a team from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are working together during exercise Northern Coasts 2019 to quickly neutralize maritime mine threats and validate the integration of unmanned maritime systems (UMS) and EOD forces at all levels... MORE

Europe’s Top Admiral Highlights French-American Alliance in Paris
September 14, 2019 — Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), visited Paris to meet with senior French military leaders to discuss the enduring French-American strategic alliance Sept. 12-14, 2019. Foggo also participated in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris during the trip... MORE

Naples, Italy, Welcomes Newest Chief Petty Officers
September 13, 2019 — Twenty first class petty officers, including eight assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, officially donned anchors and combination covers for the first time at a chief petty officer (CPO) pinning ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Naples, Sept. 13, 2019... MORE

Baltic Military Leaders Meet in Naples to Discuss Importance of Maritime Security
September 11, 2019 — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, Adm. James G. Foggo III, hosted a maritime security meeting in Naples, Italy, with Baltic Chiefs of Defense, Sept. 9-10, 2019... MORE

Multinational exercise Northern Challenge 2019 kicks off in Iceland
September 11, 2019 — Exercise Northern Challenge 2019 kicked off in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 9, 2019... MORE

U.S. Navy Expeditionary Units Begin Exercise Northern Coasts 2019
September 10, 2019 — Teams from the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, deployed from commander, Task Force 68 out of Rota, Spain, and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are participating in the annual multinational exercise Northern Coasts 2019, which began in Korsor, Denmark, Sept. 9, 2019, with an additional phase of events scheduled in Germany... MORE

USS McFaul departs Spain
September 10, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG-74) departed Rota, Spain following a scheduled port visit to continue operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations (AOR)... MORE

EODMU 8 holds Change of Command
September 9, 2019 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 6, 2019... MORE

USS Porter departs Marseille, France
September 9, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) departed Marseille, France, Sept. 7, 2019, following a port visit to enhance U.S.-France relations as the two nations work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous European region... MORE

Vice Adm. Franchetti Presents Legion of Merit Award to French Counterpart
September 5, 2019 — Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F), presented French Vice Adm. Charles-Henri du Ché with the Legion of Merit during du Ché’s change of command and retirement ceremony, Sept. 4, 2019... MORE

C6F Presents Legion of Merit to French Vice Adm. du Ché

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