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Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Enters European Theater
April 8, 2019 — The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) commenced operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations April 8, 2019, continuing support to coalition theater security cooperation efforts in the region... MORE

USS Mitscher Arrives in Haifa, Israel
April 8, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) arrived in Haifa, Israel, April 8, 2019, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Israel relations as the two partners work together for a stable, secure, and prosperous region... MORE

Phoenix Express Kicks Off Premiere Port Exercise in Africa
April 8, 2019 — Maritime forces from Europe, North Africa, and the United States participated in the first ever Port Exercise (PORTEX) in Casablanca, Morocco 5 April, during Phoenix Express 2019... MORE

Phoenix Express 2019 Holds Closing Ceremony in Casablanca
April 8, 2019 — Exercise Phoenix Express 2019, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F), concluded with a closing ceremony held at the Royal Moroccan Naval Simulation and Training Center, April 6... MORE

USS Ross Departs Rhodes, Greece
April 5, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Rhodes, Greece, April 4, 2019 after a scheduled port visit. The visit enhanced U.S.-Greece relations as the two nations work together to strengthen regional security and stability. ... MORE

USS Ross (DDG 71)departs Rhodes, Greece.

U.S. 2nd Fleet to Lead BALTOPS 2019
April 2, 2019 — U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F) will lead the 47th annual exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region that takes place in the Baltic Sea mid-June 2019 marking the fleet’s first time operating in the European theater since reestablishment in 2018... MORE

Gonzalez Visits Souda Bay
April 2, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a port visit April 1, 2019... MORE

Coast Guard Cutter Thetis arrives in São Tomé and Príncipe
April 1, 2019 — The Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) arrived into São Tomé on March 31, 2019, for a scheduled port visit to enhance US-São Tome and Principe relations as the two nations work together to strengthen regional security and stability... MORE

U.S. supports U.K.-led Exercise Joint Warrior 2019
April 1, 2019 — Exercise Joint Warrior 19-1 (JW 19-1) began off the coast of the United Kingdom, March 31, 2019. Joint Warrior is a biannual, U.K.-led multinational exercise that trains allies and partners in a maritime environment... MORE

USS Gonzalez Arrives in Durres, Albania
March 29, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) arrived in Durres, Albania March 28, 2019, for a scheduled port visit, to enhance U.S.-Albania relations as the two nations work together to strengthen regional security and stability... MORE