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U.S. Navy Seabees Conduct Critical Port Repairs in Croatia, Strengthening NATO Infrastructure
May 6, 2026 — U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), are conducting infrastructure repairs at the Port Brizine fuel terminal in Split, Croatia, enhancing the capability and resilience of a key maritime logistics hub supporting Croatian, NATO, and U.S. 6th Fleet operations...

Exercise Obangame Express Closes the 15th Iteration in Cameroon
April 30, 2026 — Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 officially concluded during a ceremony in Douala, Cameroon, host nation for the 15th iteration, April 30. The ceremony marked the conclusion of three weeks of training for participants from 30 nations across Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. reinforcing regional collaboration and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea...

17 Nations Complete Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training in Senegal
April 28, 2026 — Naval forces from 17 nations executed Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations in Senegal as part of Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational effort aimed at strengthening maritime security in West African waters...

From Pier to Platform: Seabees Enable Autonomous Operations During Obangame Express 2026
April 27, 2026 — U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) are enabling the next generation of maritime operations during Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026, constructing expeditionary infrastructure designed to support autonomous systems in the Gulf of Guinea...

Historic U.S. Naval Visit Reinforces U.S.-Côte d’Ivoire Security Partnership
April 24, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Abidjan this week, marking the highest-level U.S. Navy visit to the country and underscoring the growing strength of the U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire defense partnership...

U.S. Naval Forces Africa Visits Accra to Advance Maritime Cooperation with Ghana
April 23, 2026 — Adm. George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Accra April 21-22, meeting with U.S. embassy leadership and senior Ghanaian government officials to reinforce shared maritime security priorities in the Gulf of Guinea and to advance cooperation between the United States and the Ghana Navy...

Exercise Obangame Express Returns to Cameroon for 15th Iteration
April 23, 2026 — Obangame Express 2026 (OE 26), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet, held an opening ceremony for the exercise April 23, 2026 in host nation Cameroon...

U.S. Naval Forces Africa visits Namibia, meets with U.S. ambassador, defense officials
April 19, 2026 — Admiral George M. Wikoff, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF), visited Windhoek and Walvis Bay this week to meet with Namibian government officials alongside U.S. Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano. The visit focused on shared maritime interests between Namibia and the United States. ...

USS Gerald R. Ford Departs Split, Croatia
April 2, 2026 — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day port visit, March 28-April 2...

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit
March 31, 2026 — U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25. The visit, Wikoff’s first to Africa as the NAVAF commander, highlighted the United States Navy’s ongoing support to Kenya’s maritime operations, counterterrorism efforts, and regional security leadership along the Western Indian Ocean and the Somali border...