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Task Force 69 holds Change of Command Ceremony
September 19, 2025 — Commander, Task Force (CTF) 69 held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Sept. 19, 2025... MORE

Capt. Douglas Sattler, Jr. relieved Capt. Benjamin Selph as commodore of CTF 69, deputy commander of CTF 169, and chief of staff for Submarine Group 8.

NAVEUR/NAVAF Commander Awarded Norwegian Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch
September 13, 2025 — On Sept. 13, 2025, Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF) received the Norwegian Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch from Norway’s Chief of Defence, Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, during a reception aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in Oslo, Norway... MORE

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, center, receives the Norwegian Defence Service Medal from Gen. Eirik Kristoffersen, Norwegian Chief of Defence aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), during its scheduled port call to Oslo, Norway, Sept. 13, 2025.

Exercise Sea Breeze 2025 concludes in Constanta, Romania
September 12, 2025 — The 24th iteration of exercise Sea Breeze 2025 concluded in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 12, 2025, closing out the third and final serial of the annual Black Sea-focused exercise... MORE

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 participate in a tactics, techniques, and procedures exchange during Sea Breeze 2025-2.

Exercise Sea Breeze 2025-3 Fleet Commander’s Conference begins in Romania
September 11, 2025 — U.S. 6th Fleet and the Romanian Naval Forces hosted Exercise Sea Breeze 2025-3 (25-3) Fleet Commander’s Conference in Constanta, Romania, Sept. 11-12, 2025... MORE

Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson (center) poses for a photo with naval representatives from Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Türkiye, Ukraine, U.K. at the Fleet Commander’s Conference, Sept. 11, 2025.

USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Durres, Republic of Albania, Strengthening NATO and Maritime Partnerships
September 10, 2025 — The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Porto Romano, Durrës, Republic of Albania, on Sept. 9, 2025, for a scheduled port visit, highlighting the close partnership between the United States and Albania, a key NATO Ally... MORE

The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives in Porto Romano, Durrës, Albania, for a schedule port visit. Mount Whitney is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region.

Destroyer Squadron 60 and Task Force 65 Conduct Change of Command Ceremony
September 10, 2025 — Capt. Alex Mamikonian was relieved by Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 on September 10th, 2025 in a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. Jeffrey Anderson, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet... MORE

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sep. 10, 2025) Capt. Alexander Mamikonian, former Commander, Task Force 65, Commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, exchanges "El Bastón de Mando" to Capt. Kelechi R. Ndukwe Commander, Task Force 65, Commodore of DESRON 60, during the Command Task Force (CTF) 65, DESRON 60 change of command ceremony onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Sep. 10, 2025.

Ford Carrier Strike Group Operates in the High North with NATO Allies
September 8, 2025 — The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) led an allied maritime force with Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO Allies Norway, Germany and France to conduct routine operations in the High North region from Aug. 23-Sept. 8, 2025... MORE

The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), operates in the Norwegian Sea above the Arctic Circle, Aug. 30, 2025.

USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Bar, Montenegro, Strengthening U.S.-Montenegro Partnership
September 2, 2025 — The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Bar, Montenegro, on September 2nd for a scheduled port visit, underscoring the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Montenegro and the two nations’ commitment to regional security... MORE

USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Podgorica, Montenegro

USS Bulkeley arrives in Rostock, Germany in preparation for Northern Coast 2025
August 27, 2025 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Rostock, Germany for a scheduled port visit to enhance international relations and strengthen NATO Alliance cohesion, Aug. 27... MORE

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Transits Strait of Dover
August 18, 2025 — The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), transited the Strait of Dover into the North Sea, Aug. 17... MORE

The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), passes the Cliffs of Dover in the English Channel, Aug. 17, 2025.

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