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Trawling, Trafficking, Smuggling and Spoilage: East Africa’s war on illicit maritime trade, and how exercise Cutlass Express 2023 is changing the narrative
March 17, 2023
Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 participants conduct Maritime Operations Center training in Mombasa, Kenya, March 10, 2023.
A Child of the Soil: Kengara returns to Kenya
March 16, 2023
U.S. Navy Lt. Paul Kengara poses for a photo.
A Clash of Doctrine: VBSS in the Western Indian Ocean
March 13, 2023
230307-N-FV745-1068 RAVLUNDA, Sweden (June 7, 2022) A International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) agent discusses training items with members of the Georgian Coastguard Service members and members of the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) during exercise Cutlass Express 23, March 7, 2022. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, 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 1st Class Daniel James Lanari/Released)
U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band Kicks off Cutlass Express 2023 at CLDJ
March 12, 2023
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (March 7, 2023) - U.S Navy Musician Third Class Robert Novoa, lead vocalist, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band, sings during a pre-recorded concert for Radio Television of Djibouti, (RTD); that will be broadcasted across Djibouti, March 7, 2023. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, 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 1st Class Randi R. Brown)
USS Nitze (DDG 94) Arrives in Valletta, Malta
March 11, 2023
(March 11, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrives in Valletta, Malta for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.
USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Arrives in Civitavecchia, Italy
March 11, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) arrives in Civitavecchia, Italy for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.
USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) Arrives in Rhodes, Greece
March 11, 2023
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrives in Rhodes, Greece for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.
More than a Mission - USCG Commander's two years in Africa
March 10, 2023
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Tracy Alvarez, U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Maritime Law Enforcement Chief, poses for a photo in Mombasa, Kenya, March 10, 2023. Cutlass Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, 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 1st Class Cameron C. Edy)
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Returns to Souda Bay, Crete
March 10, 2023
(March 10, 2023) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group 10, arrives in Souda Bay, Crete for a scheduled port visit, March 10, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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. 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.
Top Gun: Maverick Star visits George H.W. Bush
March 10, 2023
(March 3, 2023) Cmdr. Karrie Lang, Combat Systems Officer aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), takes a selfie with Tom Cruise during a visit to the ship, March 3, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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.
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