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Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet visits USS Bulkeley (DDG 84)
March 12, 2024 — Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, embarked the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) at Naval Station Rota, Spain to meet with the crew and recognize their accomplishments at the conclusion of their four month patrol, Mar. 8, 2024... MORE

The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) patrols Feb. 6, 2014, in the Gulf of Oman. The Bulkeley was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr., U.S. Navy/Released)

Partners and Allies mark successful conclusion of exercise Cutlass Express 2024
March 11, 2024 — Allies and partners from more than a dozen participating nations marked the successful conclusion of exercise Cutlass Express 2024, East Africa's premier maritime exercise, March 8, 2024... MORE

VICTORIA, Seychelles (March 5, 2024) Service members from partner nations participating in exercise Cutlass Express 2024 (CE 24) pose for a photo following Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training scenarios. Cutlass Express 2024, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, increases the readiness of U.S. forces; enhances maritime domain awareness and collaboration among participating nations; and strengthens the capability of partner nations to combat piracy and counter illicit trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Arif Patani)

Maurice mo pays: NAVEUR-NAVAF Band connects with Mauritian audiences and culture
March 7, 2024 — PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (March 4, 2024) The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) Topside Brass Band played eight engagements in four days across the Republic of Mauritius in support of the ongoing East African maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2024, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by NAVAF. ... MORE

MAKO, Mauritius (March 2, 2024) The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Band performs at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Mauritius during exercise Cutlass Express 2024 (CE 24). Cutlass Express 2024, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, increases the readiness of U.S. forces; enhances maritime domain awareness and collaboration among participating nations; and strengthens the capability of partner nations to combat piracy and counter illicit trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. (U.S. State Department photo by Neddy Chanpin)

Maritime Collaboration: RCOC’s support to Cutlass Express 2024
March 7, 2024 — Countering illicit trafficking, combating piracy, fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, counter-narcotics – these are some of the focus areas of this year’s Cutlass Express exercise, held Feb. 25-March 8 throughout East Africa and the Western Indian Ocean... MORE

VICTORIA, Seychelles (Feb. 29, 2024) Members from countries participating in exercise Cutlass Express 2024 (CE 24) pose for a photo at the Seychelles Regional Coordination Operations Center. Cutlass Express 2024, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, increases the readiness of U.S. forces; enhances maritime domain awareness and collaboration among participating nations; and strengthens the capability of partner nations to combat piracy and counter illicit trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communications Specialist Arif Patani)

Sounds of the Seychelles: NAVEUR-NAVAF Band supports Cutlass Express 2024
March 7, 2024 — At the National Museum of History in downtown Victoria, Seychelles, a crowd gathers for a unique musical performance. As onlookers fill in the front lawn, Musician 3rd Class Andrew Duncan sounds a single note on his saxophone. The sounds of the saxophone are soon followed by a crescendo of brass instruments and vocals. As the pace quickens, the crowd starts to clap and dance to the beat... MORE

VICTORIA, Seychelles (Feb. 27, 2024) Members from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) Band perform for an audience at the Seychelles National Museum of History as part of exercise Cutlass Express 2024 (CE 24). Cutlass Express 2024, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, increases the readiness of U.S. forces; enhances maritime domain awareness and collaboration among participating nations; and strengthens the capability of partner nations to combat piracy and counter illicit trafficking and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

NAVEUR-NAVAF Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium 2024 kicks off in Rota, Spain
March 6, 2024 — U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium, a three-day conference hosting military senior enlisted leaders (SEL) and delegates at Naval Stations (NAVSTA) Rota Spain, commenced March 5, 2024... MORE

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Senior Enlisted Leadership Symposium, a three-day conference hosting military senior enlisted leaders (SEL) and delegates at Naval Stations (NAVSTA) Rota Spain, commenced March 5, 2024.

Bataan ARG, 26th MEU(SOC) to Return to Homeport
March 6, 2024 — The ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) exited the Mediterranean Sea after conducting operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, March 5, 2024. In the coming weeks, Sailors and Marines will sail across the Atlantic Ocean and return home to Norfolk, Virginia and Camp LeJeune, North Carolina... MORE

U.S. Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 25, 2024. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

NMCB 11 Seabees complete Norwegian Cold Weather Survival Course
March 4, 2024 — U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 completed a cold weather survival training course in Sørlia, Harstad in Norway, Feb. 22, 2024... MORE

U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 and Royal Norwegian Navy sailors assigned to the Ramsund Naval Base’s Force Protection Company hike to their campsite during a cold weather survival training exercise in the Harstad municipality of Norway, Feb. 21, 2024. NMCB 11, assigned to the 22 Naval Construction Regiment, is forward deployed across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations in support of U.S. 6th Fleet Maritime Operations to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (Courtesy Photo)

Bataan ARG, 26th MEU(SOC) Arrive in Souda Bay for Port Visit
March 1, 2024 — The ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit, Feb. 28... MORE

SOUDA BAY, GREECE (Feb. 28, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Xerses Havis, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Timmy Bellard, both assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), stand watch as the small caliber action team during sea and anchor in Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 28. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

A chemistry of music and combat: Finnish Reservist and UNIFIL veteran Mark Bertényi
February 29, 2024 — Mark Albert Bertényi is a reservist for the Finnish Army, a crisis management veteran of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, and is currently the executive producer of the Turku Rock Academy and Rock Academy Finland. Following the concert, he sat with us to discuss his service as an infantry scout and dog trainer, a member of the UN volunteer forces, and his work as a mentor for Turku Rock Academy students... MORE

Mark Albert Bertényi, executive producer of the Turku Rock Academy and Rock Academy Finland, attends a concert by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) band in Turku, Finland, Jan. 29, 2024. In addition to the Turku concert, the five-day visit will include concerts at the Help Center for Ukrainians, Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, Vaskivuori High School, Marjatta Schools, and U.S. Embassy to Finland, as well as workshops with students from Vaskivuori High School. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. 6th Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.