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World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Souda Bay
December 26, 2023 — The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, December 26, 2023... MORE

The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and embarked staff from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, December 26, 2023.

Navy locates and recovers downed Blackhawk in the Mediterranean Sea
December 21, 2023 — A team of deep ocean salvage experts located and recovered the downed MH-60 Blackhawk that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Nov. 10. The aircraft was conducting routine training when it experienced an in-flight emergency resulting in the crash... MORE

6th Fleet oiler empowers NATO Allied Navies
December 20, 2023 — The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), conducted a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Italian Carlo Bergamini-class frigates, Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), Dec. 14, 2023... MORE

The Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship, USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), conducted a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Italian Carlo Bergamini-class frigates, Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), Dec. 14, 2023.

USS The Sullivans Transits the Strait of Gibraltar
December 17, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), transited the Strait of Gibraltar and enters the Mediterranean Sea to conduct operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 17, 2023... MORE

221104-N-RT917-1025 BAB AL-MANDEB (Nov. 4, 2022) Guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) transits the Bab al-Mandeb, Nov. 4. The Sullivans is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g Kelly Harris)

The Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Naval Support Facility Redizkowo, Poland, Transfers Ownership from Missile Defense Agency to the U.S. Navy
December 15, 2023 — The Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) located in Redzikowo, Poland, will be accepted by the U.S. Navy on Dec. 15, 2023, where AAMDS will enter a planned maintenance period to upgrade the network and computer systems. Once finalized, AAMDS Poland will be a fully integrated and tested element of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System, and made ready to operate under NATO command and control. The official transfer to NATO is scheduled to occur spring to summer of 2024... MORE

USS Delbert D. Black Transits the Strait of Gibraltar
December 14, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), transits the Strait of Gibraltar and enters the Mediterranean Sea to conduct operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 14, 2023... MORE

231203-N-EJ843-1012 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2023) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) transits the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 3, 2023. Delbert D. Black is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of maritime stability and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III)

USS Arleigh Burke Arrives in Souda Bay
December 12, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), currently assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), arrived in Souda Bay, Crete, for a regularly scheduled port visit December 10, 2023... MORE

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) from Destroyer Squadron 28 steams alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group are participating in dual-carrier sustainment and qualification operations in the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to demonstrating the Navy's inherent flexibility and scalability, this evolution provides the opportunity to conduct complex, multi-unit training to enhance maritime interoperability and combat readiness, and prepare the Navy to protect our homeland and preserve and promote peace anywhere around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/Released)

USS Laboon Transits the Strait of Gibraltar
December 11, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Laboon (DDG 58), transits the Strait of Gibraltar and enters the Mediterranean Sea to conduct operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 11, 2023... MORE

210117-N-QD512-1104 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2020) The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) steams behind the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). Mitscher is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting operations as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaleb J. Sarten/Released)

USS Bulkeley Arrives in Piraeus, Greece
December 11, 2023 — USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit December 8, 2023... 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)

USS Mount Whitney Returns to Homeport
December 8, 2023 — The U.S. 6th Fleet Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 8, following support of U.S. operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea since October... MORE

The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) displays the ensign while steaming alongside ships participating in exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23), in the Baltic Sea, June 4, 2023.