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USS Albany Visits Gibraltar
December 30, 2021 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) conducted a scheduled port visit in Gibraltar, Dec. 30, 2021... MORE

211214-N-NO901-0007 LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Dec. 14, 2021) The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Albany (SSN 753), operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, conducts a brief stop for personnel in Limassol, Cyprus, Dec. 14, 2021. U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa 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. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

USS Ross departs Rota, Spain to begin 12th Patrol
December 30, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, Dec. 27, 2021, marking the beginning of its 12th Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa... MORE

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) man the rails as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Rota, Spain to begin its 12th patrol, Dec. 27, 2021. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Claire DuBois/Released)

USS Arleigh Burke Completes Inaugural Forward Deployed Patrol
December 23, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) returned to Rota, Spain, Dec. 23, 2021, completing her inaugural patrol as a member of the U.S. Navy’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) and culminating in a successful year of operations... MORE

Ensign Crystal Barnes mans the rails as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) returned to Rota, Spain, Dec. 23, 2021, completing her inaugural patrol as a member of the U.S. Navy’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E). Arleigh Burke, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its first patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. National Security Interests and regional allies and partners.

Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Ships Conduct Interoperability Training with the Tunisian Navy
December 23, 2021 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 and the Tunisian Navy vessels Hannon (612) and Tunis (502) conducted multiple tactical operations, during exercise NADHOR 21-11, to enhance maritime security and increase interoperability between the two navies, December 20-21, 2021... MORE

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), and the Royal Norwegian Navy Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) participate in a passing exercise with the Tunisian offshore patrol vessel Hannon (P612) and La Combatante III class fast patrol boat Tunis (502) in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 20, 2021.

Underwater Construction Team ONE Completes Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Cyprus
December 22, 2021 — U.S. Navy Divers assigned to Construction Dive Detachment ALFA (CDD/A), a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) ONE, completed a Cyprus subject matter expert exchange at the Naval Base Lieutenant General Evangelos Florakis in Mari, Cyprus, Dec. 21, 2021... MORE

(Dec. 12, 2021) U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Construction Dive Detachment ALFA (CDD/A), a detachment of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) ONE, conduct joint dive training and exchange with the Cypriot National Guard, Cyprus Navy, Cyprus National Police, and Cyprus Fire Service personnel, Dec. 12, 2021. The training and exchange covers dive operations, dive medicine, underwater search techniques, and rescue operations. The UCT CDDs are specially trained and equipped units within the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that construct, inspect, repair and maintain ports, ocean facilities, underwater systems and general maritime infrastructure.

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Swaps Crew
December 17, 2021 — The forward-deployed Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) swapped crews in Djibouti after completing the ship’s third deployment through the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 15, 2021... MORE

USS Arleigh Burke Departs Black Sea, Arrives in Golcuk, Turkey
December 15, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) departed the Black Sea, arriving in Golcuk, Turkey for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 15... MORE

Harry S. Truman Strike Group Transits the Strait of Gibraltar
December 14, 2021 — The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) partnered with the Royal Moroccan Navy’s Sigma-class frigate Allal Ben Abdallah (F 615) to transit the Strait of Gibraltar and enter the Mediterranean Sea during a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 14, 2021... MORE

USS Roosevelt Starts Third FDNF-E Patrol
December 11, 2021 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) began its third scheduled Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Dec. 11, 2021... MORE

Tugboats pull the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) as it departs port, Dec. 8, 2021. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its third 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.

USS Porter Completes 10th Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe Patrol
December 10, 2021 — ROTA, Spain (Dec. 10, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Rota, Spain, after completing its 10th Forward-Deployed Naval Forces Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) area of operations, Dec. 10... MORE

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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 10, 2021) A Sailor raises the national ensign aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) as the ship concludes its 10th patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Owen)