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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams successfully completes maintenance period in Croatia
February 20, 2024 — The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) completed its routine planned maintenance in Rijeka, Croatia Feb. 8, 2024 at Viktor Lenac Shipyard... MORE

VALLETTA, Malta – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) undocks during its first Regular Overhaul (ROH), a planned maintenance period, in the European area of operations at Palumbo Shipyard Malta. ROHs are routine, planned maintenance periods providing necessary repairs, maintenance and modernization for the ship to operate at full technical capacity and mission capability for its entire designed service life. (U.S. Navy photo)

U.S. 6th Fleet celebrates its 74th anniversary
February 12, 2024 — U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) celebrated its 74th anniversary at sea aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and ashore at their headquarters in Naples, Italy, Feb. 12, 2024... MORE

Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F), speaks the to C6F staff members during a ceremony for the C6F 74th birthday. C6F, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring)

USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Ports in Souda Bay, Greece
February 12, 2024 — SOUDA BAY, Greece- Marines and Sailors from the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEUSOC) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 11, 2024... MORE

Sailors assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) secure from removing chocks and chains off a UH-IY Venom helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 9. Carter Hall 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 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

Medical War Games: Taking a Pulse on Theater Medical Logistics
February 12, 2024 — NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy - U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) hosted the 2024 Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) War game led by the research and analysis organization Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), Feb. 6-8, 2024... MORE

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy - U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) hosted the 2024 Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) War game led by the research and analysis organization Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), Feb. 6-8, 2024.

USS Bataan, 26th MEU(SOC) Port in Larnaca, Cyprus
February 11, 2024 — The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) arrived in Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 11... MORE

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LARNACA, Cyprus (Feb. 11, 2024) Deck department Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), prepare mooring lines while the ship pulls into Larnaca, Cyprus, Feb. 11. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment 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 Riley Gasdia)

Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet visits USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)
February 11, 2024 — NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) at Naval Station Rota to meet with the crew and recognize their accomplishments, Feb. 9, 2024... MORE

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 8, 2024) Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet (center), Commander Task Force (CTF) commanders and command master chiefs convene at Commander Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference at Naval Station Rota, Feb. 8, 2024. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dakota C. Nack)

U.S. Sixth Fleet commander visits Naval Station Rota
February 11, 2024 — Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, visited Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain and hosted a Commander Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference onboard the base, Feb. 8-9, 2024. ... MORE

USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Visits Valletta, Malta
February 9, 2024 — The USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Valletta, Malta, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 9, 2024... MORE

The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) transits the Cherry Point operating area. The ships are part of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group conducting integrated training for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class K. Anderson/Released)

USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44) arrives in Portsmouth ahead of Steadfast Defender
February 8, 2024 — USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44), a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship arrived in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Feb. 8, 2024 for a scheduled port visit prior to their participation in Exercise Steadfast Defender 24... MORE

The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operates in the Atlantic Ocean.

Amphibious Ready Group Conducts Passing Exercise with Turkish Navy
February 8, 2024 — The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Turkish frigates TCG Gemlik (F-492) and TCG Gaziantep (F-490) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6... MORE

240206-N-AB188-1050 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2024) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transit in formation with the Turkish frigates TCG Gaziantep (F-490) and TCG Gaziantep (F-492) in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6. Bataan and Carter Hall are on a scheduled deployment 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 Christopher Jones)