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728th Air Mobility Squadron and 39th Operational Support Squadron support key earthquake relief deliveries
February 13, 2023 — Since Department of Defense support to U.S. Agency for International Development for earthquake relief to Türkiye began, the 728th Air Mobility Squadron has offloaded 5,764 tons of equipment and supplies from aircraft in coordination with 39th Operational Support Squadron, 12 Feb. 2023... MORE

Airmen assigned to various sections across the 39th Air Base Wing in Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye, load supply trucks in recognition of joint military support of USAID humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, following the Feb. 6, 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkiye. U.S. military forces assigned to U.S. European Command and under the operational control of U.S. Naval Forces Europe, are providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in support of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), and the international community to the Turkish people during this tragedy.

Unified DoD Efforts Supporting Türkiye
February 11, 2023 — Marines and Sailors from Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), commanded by Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, operating under U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) and U.S. Sixth Fleet arrived at Incirlik Air Base in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, Feb. 9... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew T. Priddy, Task Force 61/2 commanding general arrives, Feb. 9., at Incirlik Air Base, and is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Calvin Powell, 39th Air Base Wing commander. While supporting requirements from USAID, following an earthquake on Feb 6., Task Force, 61/2 is responsible for the coordination of joint U.S. military efforts, providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to the people of Türkiye.

Commander, Task Force 68 Seabees and Georgian Land Defense Forces celebrate completion of Poti infrastructure project
February 10, 2023 — Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, working under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68’s Commander, Task Unit (CTU) 68.2.4, and Georgian Land Forces leadership celebrated the completion of a railroad loading yard in Poti, Georgia, Feb. 1, 2023. ... MORE

230201-N-N0748-1050 POTI, Georgia (Feb. 1, 2023) Georgian Land Force colonels address Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 before a ribbon cutting ceremony for a recently completed railhead expansion project in Poti, Georgia, Feb. 1, 2023. NMCB 11 operates as a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 68 for deployment across the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Builder Constructionman Gabriella Coupe)

Partners, allies celebrate successful conclusion of exercise Obangame Express 2023
February 6, 2023 — Partners and allies celebrated the conclusion of exercise Obangame Express 2023 (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, at a closing ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 3, 2023... MORE

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Calvin Foster, director of the Maritime Partnership Program for U.S. Sixth Fleet, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kirk Smith, deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command, and Nigerian Navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff pose for a photo with participants from exercise Obangame Express 2023, Feb. 03, 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. 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)

USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrives at Gölcük Naval Base in Türkiye
February 5, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrived at Gölcük Naval Base, Türkiye, for a scheduled port visit on February 3, 2023... MORE

Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) sails in the Red Sea, Nov. 17. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

USS Roosevelt completes 4th FDNF-E Patrol
February 5, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, following the completion of its fourth Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Feb. 4, 2023... MORE

Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Adam Fisher, right, greets his spouse with the traditional first kiss after returning from patrol aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Feb. 4, 2023.

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group arrives in Piraeus, Greece
February 3, 2023 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) – along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush CSG arrived in Piraeus, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 3, 2023... MORE

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with the embarked staff of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, arrives in Piraeus, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 3, 2023.

Women serve at the helm of security operations during exercise Obangame Express 23
February 2, 2023 — Women leaders are at the center of the maritime operations centers (MOCs) and training execution during Obangame Express 23 (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa, Jan. 30, 2023... MORE

The crystallization of a dream: Lt. Victor Agunbiade returns home during exercise Obangame Express 23
February 1, 2023 — This is a story about U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade returning back to his hometown of Lagos, Nigeria during exercise Obangame Express 23. Lt. Agunbiade is a Nigerian-born, Navy Reservist who is serving as the exercise’s country lead. The following is an excerpt of a conversation about his experience visiting his home-country and the people that he met. This story has been edited to improve readability and context... MORE

230130-N-DK722-1025 (Jan. 30, 2023) LAGOS, Nigeria – U.S. Navy Lt. Victor Agunbiade, the Nigerian country lead for exercise Obangame Express 2023, poses for a photo in Western Naval Command in Lagos, Nigeria, Jan. 30, 2023, during Obangame Express 2023. Obangame Express 2023, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation, and increase maritime safety and security among participating nations in the Gulf of Guinea and Southern Atlantic Ocean. 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)

USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece
January 31, 2023 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 30... MORE

(Jan. 30, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) heave line from the pier as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 30, 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.