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ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) Departs George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group
March 22, 2023
(March 5, 2023) The Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) transit the Mediterranean Sea, March 5, 2023. The George H.W. Bush CSG 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.
NAVAF hosts first African Maritime Forces Summit in Cabo Verde
March 20, 2023
(March 20, 2023) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro (Left), U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) (Center), and Adm. Linda Fagan, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard meet with the Republic of Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correa e Silva during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), Mar. 20 2023. Hosted by NAVEUR-NAVAF, the AMFS is a strategic-level forum that brings African maritime and naval infantry leaders together with their international partners to address transnational maritime security challenges within African waters including the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Tallinn, Estonia
March 20, 2023
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Tallinn, Estonia, March 20, 2023 for a scheduled port visit. 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.
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrives in Sal Island, Cabo Verde for African Maritime Forces Summit
March 20, 2023
USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) is moored in Sal Island, Cabo Verde, during a scheduled port visit in support of the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), Mar. 19, 2023. Hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) is a strategic-level forum that brings African maritime and naval infantry leaders together with their international partners to address transnational maritime security challenges within African waters including the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band arrives in Sal Island, Cabo Verde for first African Maritime Forces Summit
March 19, 2023
Marines and Sailors dance with students at the Escola Dona Tututa in Sal Island, Cabo Verde, Mar. 18, 2023. Marines and sailors supporting the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), toured Sal Island and met with local students in a unique opportunity to learn about their culture prior to the opening day of the summit on March 20. Hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) is a strategic-level forum that brings African maritime and naval infantry leaders together with their international partners to address transnational maritime security challenges within African waters including the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
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.
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