U.S. Navy Ships Participate in Bilateral Drills with Italian Navy
February 26, 2022
The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551) sails in formation with Blue ridge-class amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and the guided-missile destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), Feb 22.
U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and Royal Moroccan Navy Conduct Staff Talks in Morocco
February 25, 2022
Capt. John Tully, director of Africa engagements, right, and Head of Delegation, Royal Moroccan Navy, left, pose for a photo on the 1st Navy Base Pier in Casablanca, Morocco, after a Morocco Staff Talks event Feb. 22, 2022.
Large-Scale International Exercise in Middle East, Africa Concludes
February 18, 2022
220209-N-CR519-1889 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2022) Mine countermeasures ships from partner nations participate in a photo exercise during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express (IMX/CE) 2022 in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 9. IMX/Cutlass Express 2022 is the largest multinational training event in the Middle East, involving more than 60 nations and international organizations committed to enhancing partnerships and interoperability to strengthen maritime security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Helen Brown)
U.S. Naval Forces Africa Divers Deepen Relationships with Cabo Verdean Coast Guard
February 16, 2022
2SARG Isaias Taveres, Cabo Verde Coast Guard diver enters the water to inspect hazards to navigation in the Porto Grande, Mindelo, Sao Vicente, Jan. 28, 2022. U.S. Sixth Fleet, 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 and security and stability in Europe and Africa
Cutlass Express 2022 Q&A with Capt. Cameron Chen
February 13, 2022
Capt. Cameron Chen, commodore, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68, visits Bandari Maritime Academy during exercise Cutlass Express 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya, Feb. 11, 2022. Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East African coastal regions.
USS Harry S. Truman Arrives in Croatia
February 12, 2022
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepares to anchor in the port of Split, Croatia, Feb. 11, 2022.
American, French, Italian Carrier Strike Groups Sail Together in the Mediterranean Sea
February 7, 2022
Elements of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, the ITS Cavour Strike Group and the Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group (TF 473) transit the Mediterranean Sea in formation, Feb. 6, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.
Exercise Cutlass Express 2022 Commences
February 6, 2022
The Honorable Mr. Jonathan Pratt, U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, provides remarks during the opening ceremony for exercise Cutlass Express 2022 at Doraleh Coast Guard Training Center, Djibouti, Feb. 6, 2022. Cutlass Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to improve regional cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the East African coastal regions.
NATO Concludes Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022
February 5, 2022
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USS Ross Arrives in France
January 29, 2022
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross pulls into Toulon, France, for a scheduled port visit Jan. 29, 2022. Ross, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its 12th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.