Forty Years of Service: Capt. Koefoed in BALTOPS 23
June 11, 2023
Capt. Jens Peter Koefoed, Danish Homeguard Bornholm, stands in front of a Danish Flag in Bornholm, Denmark, June 8, 2023.
BALTOPS 23 demonstrates integrated logistics capability as U.S. and Danish Navy conduct inert SM-2 missile load on Bornholm
June 11, 2023
The Royal Danish and U.S. Navy conduct an on load of an inert SM-2 anti-aircraft missile aboard the Royal Danish Navy Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F362), June 10, 2023.
U.S. Navy releases name of deceased Ramage Sailor
June 10, 2023
The guided missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) steams in the Mediterranean Sea following a recoverable torpedo exercise April 10, 2014. The ship was on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King/Released)
A Life at Sea: Cmdr. Peter Baars, Royal Netherlands Navy
June 9, 2023
PUTLOS, Germany (June 7, 2023) Royal Netherlands Navy Cmdr. Peter Baars poses for a photograph near the NATO Commander Task Group 162.40 command staff area at the Bundeswehr military training area in Putlos, Germany, during exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23). BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew Fink)
NATO MCM demonstrates readiness with real-world benefit in BALTOPS 23
June 8, 2023
230604-N-N0901-3001 BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2023) NATO and Swedish ships steam in formation after departing Tallinn, Estonia, June 4, 2023, to participate in exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23). BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo provided by OR-7 Aaron Zwaal, Royal Netherlands Airforce)
Exercise Baltic Operations 2023 kicks off in the Baltic Sea
June 4, 2023
TALLINN, Estonia (June 4, 2023) – From left, the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), and Danish Navy Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362) depart Tallinn, Estonia, June 4, 2023, to participate in Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23). BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo by Sgt. Martti Kallas (OR-4), Estonian Defence Forces)
NAVEUR-NAVAF Leaders commemorate Memorial Day throughout Europe
May 31, 2023
FLORENCE, Italy (May. 29, 2023) Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, delivers remarks at a Memorial Day Ceremony at Florence American Cemetery. Admirals from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. Sixth Fleet, and EURAFCENT, traveled throughout Europe visiting American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries to honor the lives and legacies of fallen U.S. and allied service members that paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their countries. Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
U.S. Sixth Fleet, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO to kick off BALTOPS 2023
May 30, 2023
The 52nd iteration of Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23), NATO’s premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, is set to begin from Tallinn, Estonia, June 4-16.
U.S. Sixth Fleet, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO mark conclusion of exercise Formidable Shield 2023
May 26, 2023
(From left) French Navy FREMM frigate FS Bretagne, U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), and Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class FREMM frigate ITS Carlo Margottini (D 592) sail together while underway in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Marine Nationale/French Navy)
USS Normandy Arrives in Gothenburg, Sweden
May 26, 2023
230525-N-LK647-1578 GOTHENBURG (May 25, 2023) A view from the port bridge wing as the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls into Gothenburg, Sweden, May 25, 2023. Normandy is part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)