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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)

U.S. Navy Joins Arctic Specialist 2024
February 6, 2024 — Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit (MU) Eight, attached to Commander Task Force (CTF) 68 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, began the annual Norway-hosted exercise Arctic Specialist 2024 in Kristiansand, Norway, Feb. 5, 2024... MORE

Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) Eight conduct mine counter measure diving operations with clearance divers from Norway and Denmark during exercise Arctic Specialist 24, Feb. 6, 2024. Exercise Arctic Specialist 2024 is an annual Norway-hosted multinational explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures exercise focused on enhancing combined expeditionary command and control capabilities in the high-latitude and austere environments offered by Norway and its territorial waters. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo provided by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight)

NAVEUR-NAVAF Band visits Helsinki, performs at Help Center for Ukrainians
January 30, 2024 — The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Band kicked off its five-day visit to Helsinki with a concert at the Help Center for Ukrainians in Helsinki, Finland, Jan. 27, 2024... MORE

Musician 3rd Class Bobby Novoa, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) band performs during a concert at the Help Center for Ukrainians in Helsinki, Finland, Jan. 27, 2024. In addition to the Help Center concert, the five-day visit will include concerts at Kauniala Veteran’s Hospital, Vaskivuori High School, Marjatta Schools, and U.S. Embassy to Finland, as well as workshops with the Turku Rock Academy and 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.

USS Arleigh Burke Ports in Limassol, Cyprus
January 30, 2024 — LIMASSOL, Cyprus – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus for a regularly scheduled port visit 25 Jan., 2024... MORE

240112-N-HT995-1522 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan 12, 2023) The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) transits through the Mediterranean Sea, Jan 12, 2023. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled patrol 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 Omar Rubi)

UCT 1 Supports U.S. Allies in São Tomé
January 30, 2024 — SÃO TOMÉ, São Tomé and Príncipe - Seabee divers assigned to Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT 1) conducted a four-week cross training exercise with São Tomé Coast Guard divers and executed underwater harbor clearance efforts to allow for safer navigation through the shipping channel of São Tomé from Dec. 15, 2023 to Jan. 21, 2024. ... MORE

240109-N-PI330-2047 SAO TOME, São Tomé and Principe (Jan. 9, 2024) Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Zach Reisinger, assigned to Underwater Construction Team 1 (UCT 1), attaches lift bags to a submerged container during an underwater survey of a coast guard pier in São Tomé, São Tomé and Principe, Jan. 9, 2024. UCT 1 is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Waters)

USS Delbert D. Black transits through the Strait of Gibraltar
January 28, 2024 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), transited the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic Ocean on Jan. 27, 2024. ... MORE

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples Visits Finland
January 26, 2024 — HELSINKI - Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and Allied Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, visited Helsinki, Jan. 24-26, 2024. The visit was hosted by Lt. Gen. Vesa Virtanen, Chief of Defense Command Finland, to discuss Finland’s military integration into NATO and the role they play in meeting today’s dynamic security environment. ... MORE

U.S. 6th Fleet visits Nettuno, participates in Battle of Anzio Commemoration Ceremony
January 25, 2024 — American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings during World War II at Anzio and Nettuno, Jan. 24, at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. The Office of the Secretary of Defense designated U.S. European Command as the Department of Defense lead for the 80th anniversary of World War II in Europe, a commemorative period that runs from July 2023 to May 8, 2025.. ... MORE

240124-N-NO067-1128 Nettuno, ITALY. (Jan. 24, 2024) Vice Admiral Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, delivers a speech during a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Anzio at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy, Jan. 24, 2024. The 80th anniversary commemoration remembers Allied forces that fought together against tyranny during World War II as NATO Allies continue to stand strong and united in their resolve to defend against aggression in Europe today. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa hosts CNO and MCPON in Naples, Italy
January 22, 2024 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea traveled to Naples, Italy to visit facilities and meet with Sailors and civilians in the region, Jan. 22, 2024... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Honea traveled to Naples, Italy to visit facilities and meet with Sailors and civilians in the region, Jan. 22, 2024