George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Naples, Italy
November 28, 2022
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 Naples, Italy, for a scheduled port visit Nov. 28, 2022.
French Navy Rear Adm. Cristophe Cluzel, French Maritime Force commander, visits USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)
November 27, 2022
French Rear Adm. Christophe Cluzel, right, commander, French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), greets Cmdr. John Mastriani, middle, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), and Cmdr. Jeffrey Chewning, left, executive officer of Roosevelt, during his visit of the ship, Nov. 27, 2022. Roosevelt, currently attached to the Charles de Gaulle 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.
SECNAV Visits Souda Bay, India and Naples
November 24, 2022
Vice Adm. Tomas Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, left, greets the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, as Del Toro arrives onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy for a scheduled visit to U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVEUR/NAVAF/SIXHFLT) headquarters, Nov. 21, 2022. 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. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Justin Stumberg)
II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines board USNS Trenton in the Mediterranean Sea
November 23, 2022
U.S. Marines assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) wave to onlookers ashore from aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) in Koper, Slovenia, Nov. 16, 2022. Marines assigned to II MEF, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked aboard USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) to improve interoperability while refining the U.S. capability to rapidly deploy forces aboard U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Scott Jenkins)
Projecting Power in the Med: NATO Strike Groups Demonstrate Combined Capabilities
November 23, 2022
Three NATO Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) demonstrated their commitment to the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic Area during multicarrier operations while sailing in the Ionian Sea, Nov. 23, 2022. Throughout November, five allied CSGs will operate throughout the North Atlantic Ocean and Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas.
Allies and partners gather for Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Course in Naples, Italy
November 22, 2022
European leaders met at Naval Support Activity Naples to discuss regional maritime security during the week-long 2022 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course, co-hosted by the Naval War College and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF). The CFMCC course, facilitated by NAVEUR-NAVAF, is designed to improve the effectiveness of senior leaders who will likely work together in a multinational environment. NAVEUR-NAVAF, 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, security and stability in Europe and Africa.
USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) arrives in Riga, Latvia
November 15, 2022
The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) arrives in Riga, Latvia for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 15, 2022. Hamilton 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 Normandy (CG 60) visits namesake region
November 14, 2022
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) pulls into its namesake region of Fance while underway as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, Nov. 14, 2022. The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is on its inaugural deployment conducting training and operations alongside NATO Allies and partners to enhance integration for future operations and demonstrate the U.S. Navy’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Atlantic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malachi Lakey)
U.S. Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives in Portsmouth
November 14, 2022
Sailors assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) observe as the ship transits to Portsmouth, England, for the ship’s second international port visit, Nov. 14, 2022. The Gerald R. Ford Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zack Guth)
USS McFaul (DDG 74) arrives in Rotterdam, Netherlands
November 14, 2022
The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Atlantic Ocean in formation with the German frigate FGS Hessen (F 221), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), Danish frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (FFH 362), Spanish Armada frigate Álvaro de Bazán (F 101), Dutch frigate HNLMS De Zeven Provincien (F 802), French frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D 621), Dutch frigate HNLMS van Amstel (F 831) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74), Nov. 7, 2022. Exercise Silent Wolverine is a U.S.-led, combined training exercise that tests Ford-class aircraft carrier capabilities through integrated high-end naval warfare scenarios alongside participating allies in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is conducting their first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Mattingly)