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CTF-63 Welcomes USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Arrival in Naples
February 29, 2024
The Military Sealift Command’s expeditionary fast transport ship, USNS Trenton (EPF 5) was docked in Gaeta, Italy, earlier this month dropping off members of the military detachment and making preparations for the shipyard. The crew of the Trenton provided two educational tours for members of the Department of Defense Education Activity while in port. Teachers, faculty, students and members of the Naples High School Junior Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps unit all had an opportunity to see the Trenton and interact with the crew. In total, the Trenton hosted more than 200 visitors.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) begins African deployment
February 29, 2024
220223-N-TI693-1026 MEDITERRANEAN SEA - (Feb. 23, 2022) The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), transits the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 23, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV/Released)
U.S. Naval Forces Africa hosts Nigerian Navy delegation for staff talks
February 28, 2024
Adm. Stuart Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), and NAVAF staff members welcomed their Nigerian counterparts, including Rear Adm. Zakariyyah Muhammad, the Nigerian Navy’s Chief of Training and Operations, for staff talks onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Feb. 27-28, 2024.
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Leaves Naval Station Rota for Steadfast Defender with NATO Allies
February 26, 2024
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), steams ahead in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 16, 2023. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea)
NATO Assumes Command of U.S. and British Forces in Eastern Mediterranean
February 26, 2024
𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝒚 (𝐓𝐎𝐀), 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 5,000 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐒𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐀𝐑𝐆).
Exercise Cutlass Express 2024 kicks off in East Africa
February 26, 2024
Military and diplomatic leaders from various participating nations attend the opening ceremony of Cutlass Express 2024. Exercises like Cutlass Express foster trust between participating nations by promoting mutual understanding and cooperation. These established and tested partnerships will help us overcome the challenges that threaten freedom and security on the world’s oceans. Exercise Cutlass Express (CE) is one of three African regional “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVAF/SIXTHFLT). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sergeant Juan Paz)
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Completes Patrol
February 26, 2024
An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, flies near the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Mattingly)
U.S. Naval Forces Africa hosts Phoenix Express 2024 Tabletop Exercise in Naples, Italy
February 21, 2024
Representatives from multiple North African countries participated in a tabletop exercise (TTX) in support of exercise Phoenix Express 2024, a U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF)-hosted exercise focusing on North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 12-15, 2024.
USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) arrives in Harstad, Norway, for Steadfast Defender 2024
February 21, 2024
230813-N-JO162-1125 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2023) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) steams into position to pick up small craft during Large Scale Exercise 2023 (LSE 2023). LSE 2023 demonstrates the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ ability to employ precise, lethal and overwhelming force globally across six maritime component commands, seven numbered fleets, and 22 time zones. LSE 2023 merges real-world operations with virtually constructed scenarios to create a realistic training environment that allows Sailors and Marines to train how they will fight, regardless of geographic boundaries
USS Arleigh Burke Arrives in Souda Bay, Crete
February 20, 2024
240112-N-HT995-1537 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan 12, 2023) The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) transits through the Mediterranean Sea, Jan 12, 2023. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled patrol in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Omar Rubi)
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