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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.
USS Arleigh Burke begins exercise JOINT WARRIOR 23-1
March 9, 2023
(March 8, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) participates in exercise Joint Warrior 23-1 with other NATO allies in the North Sea, March 8, 2023. Arleigh Burke 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.
U.S. DOT and NIWC-PAC host SeaVision training for exercise Cutlass Express 2023 participants
March 9, 2023
Alvin Yu, the exercise Cutlass Express 2023 SeaVision instructor, trains CE23 participants on the SeaVision program in Mombasa, Kenya.
U.S. Department of Defense completes ‘Turn-key’ Hospital
March 6, 2023
Brigadier Gen. Andrew T. Priddy, commanding general, Task Force 61/2, and a member of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) greet a member of the Turkish Ministry of Health, at Antakya, Türkiye, March 2, 2023. At the request of the Turkish government, U.S. military personnel assigned to Task Force 61/2 and 39th Air Base Wing were tasked with building a field hospital for the citizens who were affected by the Feb. 6 earthquakes. Upon completion of their efforts on March 2, 2023, leaders from Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), and 39th Air Base Wing conducted a final walk-through before the Turkish Ministry of Health began operations at the field hospital.
Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 kicks off in Djibouti
March 5, 2023
Cutlass Express 2023 kicked off with an opening ceremony in Djibouti, on Mar. 5, 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. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Farrell)
USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Rostock, Germany
March 2, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Rostock, Germany for a scheduled port visit, March 2, 2023.
NATO concludes successful Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1
March 1, 2023
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded nine days of Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2023-1 (NEST 23.1), the ninth phase of NATO’s long-planned Project Neptune series of activities, Feb. 28.
Hershel “Woody” Williams delivers supplies to Türkiye
March 1, 2023
(Feb. 28, 2023) The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Mersin, Türkiye to deliver relief supplies to Turkish authorities for those affected by the earthquakes, Feb. 28, 2023. At the request of the Turkish government, the Hershel “Woody” Williams is one of several U.S. military units, operating under U.S. Sixth Fleet, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR), and U.S. European Command as part of the Turkish earthquake relief efforts.
USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, conducts port call in Funchal, Portugal
February 27, 2023
FUNCHAL, Portugal (Feb 23, 2023) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Funchal, Feb. 23, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)
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