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U.S. Naval Forces Africa Divers Deepen Relationships with Cabo Verdean Coast Guard
February 16, 2022 — Two engineer divers from Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) conducted a week-long engagement with the Cabo Verde Coast Guard (CVCG) in Mindelo to assist with the planning of future maritime engagements and maritime capability developments in Cabo Verde, Jan. 31, 2022... MORE

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 — In a brief Q&A, Capt. Cameron Chen, Commodore, Commander Task Force (CTF) 68, shares his thoughts on Cutlass Express 2022, that commenced Feb. 6, 2022... MORE

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 crews of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and Royal Norwegian Navy Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) arrived in Split, Croatia, for a scheduled port visit, February 11... MORE

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 — Naval forces from France, Italy and the U.S. sailed together while conducting naval training in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 6-7... MORE

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 — Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe, North America, and several international organizations began the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2022 (CE22) with an opening ceremony held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Djibouti, Feb. 6, 2022... MORE

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 — Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) and U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) concluded the NATO-led activity Neptune Strike 2022, Feb. 4... MORE

USS Ross Arrives in France
January 29, 2022 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) arrived in Toulon, France for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 29... MORE

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.

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.