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U.S. 6th Fleet commander Strengthens Bonds with Israeli Navy Partners
June 19, 2019 — Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, visited her Israeli Navy counterparts and U.S. Embassy leadership during a prescheduled trip to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, Israel, June 17-19, 2019... MORE

Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, C6F, tours the Haifa Naval Base in Israel.

Getting to Know Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters
June 15, 2019 — No, that’s not Vin Diesel walking down the halls of the C4I building or the spine at U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, although he does bear an uncanny resemblance to the actor. And though he isn’t a movie star, he does wear two stars: it’s your new Fleet Master Chief (FLTCM), Derrick Walters! ... MORE

U.S. Sixth Fleet Commander Visits Tunisian War College
June 13, 2019 — The U.S. 6th Fleet commander, Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, addressed students at École supérieur de guerre, the Tunisian Superior War College, during her first trip to the country, May 27, 2019... MORE

Warship Named for Coast Guard WWII Vet, U.S. Naval Forces Staff Member
June 10, 2019 — The newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer will be named for a Coast Guard officer that served on the staff for the commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe during World War II... MORE

USS Roosevelt Participates in D-Day 75th Anniversary
June 9, 2019 — Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) participated in numerous events in honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, including the the 75th D-Day Anniversary Ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019... MORE

Lone Sailor Now Stands Watch at Historic D-Day Beach
June 6, 2019 — In the midst of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (CNE-A), and the U.S. Navy Memorial teamed up to dedicate The Lone Sailor statue at Utah Beach, June 6, 2019... MORE

Russian Intercept over Mediterranean Sea
June 4, 2019 — On June 4, 2019, a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft flying in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-35 three times over the course of 175 minutes. The first and third interaction were deemed safe. The second interaction was determined to be unsafe due to the SU-35 conducting a high speed pass directly in front of the mission aircraft, which put our pilots and crew at risk. The crew of the P-8A reported wake turbulence following the second interaction. The duration of the intercept was approximately 28 minutes... MORE

Navy to Rotate Four Guided-Missile Destroyers in Rota, add Helicopter Squadron
June 4, 2019 — The U.S. Navy plans to rotate the four currently Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe (FDNF-E) ships with newer, modernized ships in order to posture the most capable forces forward in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Additionally, the U.S. Navy intends to relocate a helicopter maritime strike squadron (HSM) to Rota, Spain, in support of the destroyers, which will enhance the multi-mission roles of these ships... MORE

USS Carney Pulls Into Rota for TRAV
June 3, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, for a training and maintenance availability (TRAV), June 2, 2019... MORE

USS Mount Whitney Arrives In Kiel, Germany
June 1, 2019 — U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Kiel, Germany, May 31, 2019 for a scheduled port visit... MORE