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USS Carney Arrives in Croatia
December 21, 2017 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) arrived in Split, Croatia, Dec. 21, 2017, for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Croatia relations as the two nations continue to work together for a stable and secure Europe... MORE

The Hunt is On: VP-5 Participates in NATO ASW Exercise
December 20, 2017 — From Dec. 9-17, 2017, the ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 traveled to Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport to participate in an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise with NATO allies. VP-5 sent two combat air crews (CAC), CAC-6 and CAC-12 on the detachment where they conducted seven ASW flights. The exercise provided a realistic training opportunity for VP-5 to perform coordinated operations with different countries and to strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy and its NATO partners... MORE

USS Vella Gulf Returns Home
December 15, 2017 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) returned to homeport Naval Station Norfolk following an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation on Dec. 15... MORE

USS James E. Williams Exits the Black Sea
December 9, 2017 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) exited the Black Sea, Dec. 9, 2017... MORE

USS San Diego Departs Souda Bay, Greece
November 30, 2017 — The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) departed Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 30, 2017, after a scheduled port visit... MORE

USS Vella Gulf Visits in Agadir
November 28, 2017 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) arrived in Agadir, Morocco on Nov. 28 for a scheduled port visit to enhance U.S.-Morocco relations as the two nations work together to strengthen regional security and stability... MORE