Naval Oceanography participates in BALTOPS22
June 11, 2022
U.S. Navy Aerographer’s Mate Airman Chase Dublin uses a handheld anemometer to gather wind speed and weather information aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 10, 2022.
USS Porter embarks German Navy Chaplain during BALTOPS 22
June 11, 2022
Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), attend a Liturgical Service led by German Navy Chaplain Dr. Katja Bruns, June 6, 2022, during BALTOPS22.
USAFE integrates with Arctic fighters during exercise Baltic Operations
June 11, 2022
A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon attaches to the Multi-Point Refueling System of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, over the Baltic Sea Region during BALTOPS-22, June 9, 2022.
BALTOPS22: A look behind the curtain
June 9, 2022
The front entrance Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO Base in Lisbon, Portugal. (Courtesy Photo)
NAVSUP making U.S. ship participation in BALTOPS possible
June 8, 2022
Capt. Douglas S. MacKenzie (left), Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella’s commanding officer, speaks to an officer from the Swedish navy June 3, 2022, in Stockholm, prior to the beginning of exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 22, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region.
Chaplains build partnerships during BALTOPS22 exercise
June 6, 2022
Multinational service members attend the Religious and Spiritual Support Interoperability Initiative Pre-Sail Conference aboard the Blue Ridge-class command-and-control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in preparation for exercise BAPTOPS 22.
USS Gravely (DDG 107) arrives in Gdynia, Poland
June 5, 2022
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) sails alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during maneuvering exercises with the Finnish Navy in the Baltic Sea, May 16, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.
Exercise Baltic Operations kicks off in the Baltic Sea
June 5, 2022
Ships participating in exercise BALTOPS22 prepare to depart Stockholm, June 5, 2022.
Hershel “Woody” Williams participates in exercise Phoenix Express 2022
June 4, 2022
An Italian sailor discusses an exercise scenario with a U.S. Coast Guardsman, assigned to the Tactical Law Enforcement Team South, while conducting a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) as part of exercise Phoenix Express 22, May 30, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.
Exercise Phoenix Express 2022 concludes in Tunisia
June 3, 2022
(June 3, 2022) Military members from the twelve nations that participated in exercise Phoenix Express 2022 pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony to mark the successful completion of the multinational maritime exercise in Tunis, Tunisia, June 3 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.