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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrives in Réunion, France
December 10, 2022 — The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), arrived at the French island of Reunion, off the coast of Madagascar in the southwestern Indian Ocean, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 10... MORE

The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), arrives at the French island of Reunion for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 10, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrives in Kiel, Germany
December 8, 2022 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Kiel, Germany for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 8, 2022... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrives in Kiel, Germany for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 8, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, 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 arrives in Slovenia for port visit
December 3, 2022 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrived in Koper, Slovenia, Dec. 3 for a scheduled port visit... MORE

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) transits the Ionian Sea during the NATO-led vigilance activity Neptune Strike 22.2 (NEST 22.2), Oct. 25, 2022.

USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) completes participation in Finnish exercise Freezing Winds, arrives in Helsinki
December 2, 2022 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Helsinki, Finland, Dec. 2, 2022, marking the completion of the ship’s participation in the Finnish Navy Command-led exercise Freezing Winds 22... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Helsinki, Finland, Dec. 2, 2022, marking the completion of the ship’s participation in the Finnish Navy Command-led exercise Freezing Winds 22.Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.

U.S. Sixth Fleet holds CTF Commander’s Conference
December 2, 2022 — Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKEFORNATO), hosted a Commander Task Force (CTF) Commander’s Conference in Naples, Italy, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2022... MORE

Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, right, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, discusses leadership and maritime warfighting with U.S. Navy leadership during the Commander, Task Force (CTF) Commanders Conference aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Naples, Italy, Nov. 30, 2022.

NATO Demonstrates Maritime Electronic Warfare Capability during Exercise Dynamic Guard 22-2 Off Italy’s Southern Coast
December 1, 2022 — Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) participated in the semi-annual NATO exercise Dynamic Guard 22-2 in the Gulf of Taranto off the coast of Southern Italy Nov. 20-25... MORE

HMS Albion (L14) an amphibious transport dock of the Royal Navy and ESPS Cristóbal Colón (F-105) the last ship of the Álvaro de Bazán-class of air defense frigates attached to SNMG2 completes Dynamic Guard.

USS Truxtun (DDG 103) Arrives in Toulon, France
December 1, 2022 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) arrived in Toulon, France, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 28, 2022... MORE

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) arrived in Toulon, France, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 28, 2022.

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Changes Command
November 30, 2022 — Capt. Lenard Mitchell relieved Capt. Michael Concannon as commanding officer of the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), during a ceremony aboard the ship November 25... MORE

WALVIS BAY, Namibia (Nov. 25, 2022) Capt. Michael Concannon, former commanding officer of the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), salutes the sideboys as he enters a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay November 25, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa 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 Conner D. Blake/Released)

More than Platitudes: Lasting Relationships in the NATO Alliance
November 30, 2022 — The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) transited the Strait of Messina, a historically treacherous chokepoint between Southern Italy and Sicily, Nov. 26, 2022. For Cmdr. Brian Conlan, navigation officer aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), the transit represented a reunion of sorts with an old colleague, Italian Navy Cmdr. Pietro Lo Re. ... MORE

The Italian Navy Destroyer ITS Andrea Doria (D 533), front, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), and the Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Carabiniere (F 593), transit through the Strait of Messina Nov. 26, 2022.

NAVEUR-NAVAF hosts reception honoring strength of U.S.-Italy relationship aboard USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77)
November 29, 2022 — Adm. Stuart Munsch, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, hosted a reception for local military and civilian leaders, honoring the U.S.–Italian relationship aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a scheduled port visit, Nov. 29, 2022... MORE

From left to right, Italian Head of Navy Adm. Enrico Credendino, Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and Italian Ministry of Defense Strategic Advisor Prof. Andrea Margelleti, pose for a photo after a reception for local military and civilian leaders, honoring the U.S.–Italian relationship aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during a scheduled port visit, Nov. 29, 2022.