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U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band Kicks off Cutlass Express 2023 at CLDJ
March 12, 2023 — Deployed U.S. military members and multinational partners from Japan, Italy, France, and Spain, enjoyed a night of music and fun as partners and friends at Camp Lemonnier’s recreation hall, March 5. ... MORE

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 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrived in Valletta, Malta, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

(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) arrived in Civitavecchia, Italy, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

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), homeported in Norfolk, arrived in Rhodes, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, March 11, 2023... MORE

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. Traci Alvarez is U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Maritime Law Enforcement Chief, and is serving as the exercise Cutlass Express U.S. Coast Guard coordinator. The following is an excerpt of a conversation about her experience working within Africa, and her experience working with African partners. This story has been edited to improve readability and context... MORE

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 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit March 10, 2023... MORE

(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 — Top Gun: Maverick producer and star Tom Cruise, writer and producer Christopher McQuarrie, and editor Eddie Hamilton, along with Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham departed the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) after completing a visit, March 3, 2023... MORE

(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 — The first-in-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, a Forward-Deployed Naval Forces Europe (FDNFE) ship, joins NATO allies for exercise Joint Warrior 23-1, March 7, 2023... MORE

(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 — In concert with the Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC-PAC), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted SeaVision training for exercise Cutlass Express 2023 (CE23) participants, in Mombasa, Kenya, March 8, 2023... MORE

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 — United States Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen constructed and organized a 100-bed emergency hospital in less than one week, as part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s continuous commitment to assist survivors of the catastrophic earthquakes in Türkiye... MORE

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.