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26th MEU(SOC) and Hellenic 32rd Marine Brigade Strengthen Partnership through Integrated Training during a Greek Bi-Lateral Readiness Sustainment Training Exercise
December 7, 2023 — The Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked on the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), will be participating in an integrated Greek Bi-Lateral Exercise with the 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade, Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 1-3, 2023... MORE

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) execute a small-scale amphibious assault alongside Greek Marines with 32nd Hellenic Marine Brigade during a bilateral exercise near Skyros, Greece, Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), embarked on the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, are on a scheduled deployment as the Tri-Geographic Combatant Command crisis response force with elements deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation to increase maritime security and stability, and to defend U.S., Allied, and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

EODMU 8 Participates in NUSRET 2023 Invitational Exercise
December 6, 2023 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8) is participating in the Türkiye-led NUSRET 2023 invitational exercise from November 28 through December 6, 2023 in the northern Aegean Sea... MORE

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8) is participating in the Türkiye-led NUSRET 2023 invitational exercise from November 28 through December 6, 2023 in the northern Aegean Sea.

USS Thomas Hudner Arrives in Souda Bay, Greece
December 5, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG), arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit November 30, 2023... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) steams alongside the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) while both ships are underway as part of the Ford Carrier Strike Group, March 15, 2023.

USS Normandy Arrives in Piraeus, Greece
December 5, 2023 — USS Normandy (CG 60), a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a regularly scheduled port visit December 3, 2023... MORE

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2022) The Ticonderoga-Class Guided-Missile Cruiser, USS Normandy (CG 60) steams alongside USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) before a replenishment at sea, Nov. 2. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) is deployed in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

U.S. Navy to start recovery operations for downed Blackhawk
December 4, 2023 — The U.S. Navy contracted the multi-purpose support vessel, NG Worker, for search and recovery operations of an Army Blackhawk aircraft that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 10. The aircraft was conducting routine training when the crash occurred... MORE

USS Ramage Returns to Homeport Following 6th Fleet Deployment
December 4, 2023 — The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) – part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, Gerald R. Ford CSG returns to Norfolk, VA after a 7-month deployment to the US Naval Forces Europe area of operations, Dec. 03, 2023... MORE

231203-N-OK195-1022 NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 3, 2023) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) returns to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a 7-month deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, Dec. 03, 2023. Ramage, part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Porsha Thompson)

The World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Souda Bay
December 2, 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, Dec. 2, 2023... MORE

Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay prepare to heave line before bringing in the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit on Dec. 2, 2023. USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Completes Second Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe Patrol
December 1, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) returned to Rota, Spain, on November 28, 2023, following a six-month deployment throughout the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations and marking the completion of its second Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol... MORE

Lt. j. g. David Moya, a chaplain assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) takes a photo from the pier at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota as the ship returns from deployment, Nov. 28, 2023. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

U.S.-Italian Navy Undersea Warfare staff talks underway in Naples
November 30, 2023 — Italian Navy Rear Adm. Vito Lacerenza, commander, Italian Submarines, hosted Rear Adm. Stephen Mack, commander, Submarine Group 8, aboard the Italian Todaro-class submarine, Scirè (S 527), during U.S. and Italian Navy Undersea Warfare staff talks, Nov. 20, 2023... MORE

NAPLES, Italy. - Rear Adm. Stephen Mack, commander, Submarine Group 8, meets with Sailors assigned to the Italian Todaro-class submarine Scirè (S 527), during U.S. and Italian Navy undersea warfare staff talks, in Naples, Italy, Nov. 20, 2023. While in Naples, the Scirè hosted Italian Navy Rear Adm. Vito Lacerenza, Commander of the Submarines, and Rear Adm. Mack, further strengthening the U.S. and Italian partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach)

USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Larnaca, Cyprus
November 30, 2023 — The U.S. 6th Fleet Blue Ridge-class command-and-control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Larnaca, the Republic of Cyprus for a scheduled port visit, November 30, 2023... MORE

200526-N-BM428-0054 NORMANDY, France (May 26, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) participate in a memorial ceremony off the coast of Normandy, France while in the English Channel, May 26, 2020. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Damon Grosvenor)