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)
Multinational Maritime Exercise Cutlass Express 2023 Set to Begin
February 26, 2023
CE23 is one of three NAVAF-facilitated regional exercises that provides collaborative opportunities for African, U.S., and international partners to address shared transnational maritime concerns. NAVAF’s ongoing maritime security cooperation with African partners focuses on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure.
U.S. Department of Defense delivers field hospital to Türkiye
February 24, 2023
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Incirlik Air Base offload a field hospital to aid the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 22, 2023. The field hospital was delivered by a Boeing 747 aircraft from Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia to Incirlik on February 22.
USCG Cutter Spencer (WMEC 905) arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
February 21, 2023
The crew of USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) watch as the cutter moors in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Feb. 16, 2023. Spencer is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside African partners in support of U.S. interests abroad, regional partnerships, and to strengthen international maritime governance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrives in Stockholm
February 17, 2023
220715-N-DE439-1129 BALTIC SEA (July 15, 2022) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) gets in formation during a ship maneuvering exercise with the Finnish Navy Hamina-class missile boat FNS Hamina (80) and the Swedish Navy ship HMS Kullen (M74), July 15, 2022. 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Almagissel Schuring)
US Army helicopters support USAID in Turkiye
February 15, 2023
Delivering relief supplies to Elbistan, Türkiye on Feb. 14, 2023.