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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.

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, George H.W. Bush CSG -- arrived in Naples, Italy, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 28, 2022... 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 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 Navy Rear Adm. Christophe Cluzel, commander, French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) amidst operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 27, 2022... MORE

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 — Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro traveled to Greece, India and Italy Nov. 15–22 to further U.S. national security interests by engaging foreign dignitaries, Department of the Navy (DON) senior leaders, Sailors, Marines and civilians while reinforcing bilateral security relationships with partner nations... MORE

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 — Approximately 50 U.S. Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF), based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, embarked on Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa (MSCEURAF)/Commander Task Force 63 (CTF-63) expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Trenton (T-EPF 5) for a one-month deployment, Nov. 17... MORE

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. ... MORE

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.