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CTF 63 Welcomes a New Commodore
January 24, 2022 — Commander, Task Force 63/Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa (CTF-63/MSCEURAF) held a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Jan. 21, 2022... MORE

Capt. Kenneth S. Pickard, right, relieves Capt. Frank E. Okata, left, as Commodore, Commander, Task Force 63, during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Jan. 21, 2022. 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.

NATO Kicks Off Vigilance Activity Neptune Strike 2022
January 24, 2022 — Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) commenced NATO-led activity Neptune Strike 2022 from the SIXTHFLT flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), Jan. 24... MORE

Waypoints and Ways Ahead:NSF Redzikowo Moves Aboard
January 21, 2022 — As a key milestone toward full operational capability, Sailors assigned to Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo completed crew move aboard, Jan. 20, 2022... MORE

Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Jon Ramos, from the Bay Area, assigned to Naval Support Facility Redzikowo, moves into Multipurpose Facility onboard NSF Redzikowo, Jan. 11, 2022. NSF Redzikowo is the Navy's newest installation with the mission of supporting Aegis Ashore in missile defense and building relationships with the Polish people.

USCGC Thetis visits Cabo Verde
January 18, 2022 — United States Coast Guard Famous-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) completed their deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations with a port visit and a series of engagements with U.S. Embassy Praia and Cabo Verdean Coast Guard officials January 13-15, 2022... MORE

The crew from USCGC Thetis (WMEC 910) welcomed United States Ambassador to Cabo Verde Jeff Daigle aboard to meet with leadership and tour the ship January 14, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard is conducted a routine deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, working alongside Allies, building maritime domain awareness, and sharing best practices with partner nation navies and coast guards.

Military and Civilian Divers Conduct Underwater Search Training in Cyprus
January 13, 2022 — A composite team of professional divers assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVEUR-NAVAF-SIXTHFLT) completed a week of underwater search and rescue (SAR) training at the Naval Base Lieutenant General Evangelos Florakis in Mari, Cyprus, Dec. 22, 2021... MORE

Divers from Underwater Construction Team One explain the procedures and application for utilizing remotely operated vehicles (ROV) in underwater search and recovery operations to Cypriot Navy and Police divers. 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.

U.S., Spain, Morocco collaborate to conduct rescue at sea
January 7, 2022 — On Jan. 5, 2022, the United States, Spain, and Morocco collaborated to rescue 103 migrants 40 nautical miles west of the Moroccan coast... MORE

A Migrant raft spotted by U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Thetis (WMEC 910), Emlen Tunnell (WPC 1145), Glen Harris (WPC 1144), and the Moroccan Coast Guard during a rescue operation in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 5, 2021.

Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Completes Holiday Port Visits
January 5, 2022 — The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) had a unique holiday season, as ships from the group pulled into five ports across Europe in December 2021 and January 2022... MORE

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.