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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.

CTF-63 Welcomes USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) Arrival in Naples
February 29, 2024 — The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) arrived in Naples, Italy Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, for a scheduled port visit... MORE

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 — The Blue military crew (MILCREW) of the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) and the ship’s Military Sealift Command Civilian Mariners (CIVMARs) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain to begin a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, today... MORE

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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... MORE

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 — USS Paul Ignatius, an Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer, is making its way to the North Sea to participate with NATO allies in the highly anticipated sea component exercise Joint Warrior. This collaborative exercise, conducted with NATO allies, aims to hone the skills necessary to operate seamlessly in a joint maritime environment... MORE

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)... MORE

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 — In opening ceremonies in Djibouti, Kenya, and the Seychelles, 13 nations and multiple international organizations marked the start of the East African maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2024, Feb. 25-26, 2024... MORE

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 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, following the completion of its Forward-Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, February 24... MORE

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... MORE

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.